West Lafayette, University city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States.
West Lafayette extends along the western bank of the Wabash River, encompassing residential neighborhoods and the expansive campus of Purdue University at an elevation of 187 meters.
The city emerged from the 1888 merger of three settlements - Chauncey, Oakwood, and Kingston - which developed on elevated ground above the Wabash River flood zones.
The presence of Purdue University brings together students and researchers from numerous countries, creating a multilingual environment with scientific conferences and international festivals.
The Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation operates frequent bus services throughout West Lafayette, connecting residential areas with university facilities and commercial districts.
The Purdue Research Park, established in 1961, houses over 140 technology companies, making West Lafayette a center for scientific innovation and technological development.
Location: Tippecanoe County
Inception: 1888
Elevation above the sea: 187 m
Website: https://westlafayette.in.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.44194,-86.91250
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
Ross–Ade Stadium
973 m
Samara
510 m
Elliott Hall of Music
1.6 km
Purdue Memorial Union
1.9 km
Engineering Fountain
1.5 km
Tippecanoe County Courthouse
3.1 km
Slayter Center of Performing Arts
1.4 km
Purdue University Horticulture Gardens
2 km
Temple Israel
3.5 km
Downtown Lafayette Historic District
3.1 km
Former Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House
1.7 km
Centennial Neighborhood District
2.9 km
LaFayette Fountain
3 km
Long Center for the Performing Arts
3.2 km
Upper Main Street Historic District
3.3 km
Happy Hollow Heights Historic District
1 km
Jesse Andrew House
2 km
The Varsity
2 km
Morton School
1.9 km
Hills and Dales Historic District
748 m
Trinity United Methodist Church
3 km
St. John's Episcopal Church
3.1 km
Highland Park Neighborhood Historic District
4.5 km
Indiana State Soldiers Home Historic District
3.7 km
James Pierce Jr. House
5.1 km
Falley Home
3.6 km
Ellsworth Historic District
3.6 km
Marian Apartments
3 kmReviews
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