Lafayette

by W.C. Madden, Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Tippecanoe County Historical Association

Founded as a "River Town" in 1825, Lafayette grew quickly and became a city in 1853. It was named after the famous French general Marquis de Lafayette, who helped America win its independence from England. In its more than 150 years in existence, Lafayette has come a long way. After the city celebrated its centennial, its growth remained stagnant from the 1960s through the 1990s. However, the addition of a Subaru plant and Wabash National changed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146711460X
• ISBN13: 9781467114608
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.2"