Lafayette is located northwest of Indianapolis, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and is the seat of that county. West Lafayette is on the other side of the Wabash River. The area that was to become Lafayette was settled as early as 1717, when the French government established Fort Ouiatenon across the river and three miles south of where the city now is. Lafayette was platted by William Digby, a river trader, in 1825, and was made the seat of the newly formed county the following year.
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Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana
Catholic Church of North Central Indiana. Offers spiritual and religious support for all followers of Jesus. Learn about the church, its schools, offices and its Bishop, William L. Higi.
http://www.dioceseoflafayette.org/
Community resource for Lafayette current and prospective residents and visitors. Site includes recent city news, a community calendar, an online service page and a city government index.
http://www.city.lafayette.in.us/
Lafayette - West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Provides information and resources in living, visiting and doing business around Lafayette, Indiana. Includes local business directory, chamber information, calendar of events and a city guide.
http://www.lafayettechamber.com/
Offers law enforcing services and resources for Lafayette residents, visitors and businesses. Includes crime prevention tips and facts, public forms, fugitive search index, neighborhood statistics, and online crime reporting section.
http://www.lafayette.in.gov/police/
