Fayette, Indiana
Fayette, Indiana | ||
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FIPS code 18-22846[2] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 434422 | |
Fayette is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
The community was likely named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.[4]
Geography
Fayette is located at 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W / 39.93111°N 86.39722°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Fayette, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Apparently the name is for the Marquis de Lafayette.
External links
Media related to Fayette, Indiana at Wikimedia Commons
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