| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Perry |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Coordinates | 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W |
| Elevation | 932 ft |
| ZIP code | 46052 |
| Area code | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-22846[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434422 |
Fayette is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
The community was likely named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.[3]
Geography
Fayette is located at 39°55′52″N 86°23′50″W.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "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.