Fayette is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Fayette, Indiana | |
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 Along State Road 267 | |
 Boone County's location in Indiana | |
  Fayette Location in Boone County | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W / 39.93111°N 86.39722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Perry |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46052 |
| Area code | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-22846[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434422 |
History edit
The community was likely named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.[4]
Geography edit
Fayette is located at 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W / 39.93111°N 86.39722°W.
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Apparently the name is for the Marquis de Lafayette.
External links edit
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