Lafayette College, Private liberal arts college in Easton, United States.
Lafayette College is a liberal arts institution in Easton, Pennsylvania. The campus spreads across a wooded hill with brick buildings in classical style and open lawns between residential and teaching areas.
Local residents founded the college in 1826 and named it after the French officer who supported American independence. The first classes met in a rented building before permanent structures were built on the hill.
The institution's name honors the French general who fought during the American Revolution. Students from six dozen countries live and work together on a wooded hill above the town.
Visitors can reach the hill on foot but should note that many paths slope steeply. Most public areas remain accessible during the day, but some buildings stay open only to students and staff.
The yearly football meeting with the neighboring university in Bethlehem ranks among the oldest sports events of its kind in the country. Both teams have met on the field almost every year since the late 19th century.
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