Northwest of Indianapolis on the Wabash River is Lafayette, scene of a decisive battle in 1811 between government troops and Shawnee Indians led by the "Prophet", Tecumseh's brother. The event is commemorated on the Tippecanoe Battlefield and in the Tippecanoe County Historical Museum.
Lafayette was founded in 1825 and named for Marquis de Lafayette. Located on the Wabash River, the town became a shipping and trade center. The historic districts have many examples of 19th and 20th century architecture.
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is the hot spot for arts and culture. Featuring an impressive permanent collection, the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette also hosts traveling local, national, and international exhibits. The museum started in 1909 and has grown over the years to now hold over 800 works of art.
Address: Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, 102 South 10th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905-1173, United States
Phone: 1 (765) 742-1128, Fax: 1 (765) 742-1120
The Imagination Station is located in Lafayette. At this fun attraction visitors of all ages will find interactive and interesting exhibits. In fact the Imagination Station boasts that they provide enjoyable experiences for children from 2 to 80. Some of the most popular displays at the Imagination Station are the simulators and magnet racers.
Address: Imagination Station, 600 North Fourth Street, Box 461, Lafayette, IN 47902-0461, United States
Phone: 1 (765) 420-7780, Fax: 1 (765) 420-8260
The Tippecanoe County Historical Association Museum is located in Fowler House in Lafayette. Fowler House is a mid 19th Century Gothic Revival style mansion. It was built by Moses Fowler, one of Lafayette's more wealthy residents of that time period. The Fowler House has recently undergone restoration work and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Address: Tippecanoe County Historical Association Museum, 909 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901-1425, United States
Phone: 1 (765) 476-8411, Fax: 1 (765) 476-8414
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