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44-678: The Heartland League was founded with teams in Lafayette, Indiana ; Anderson, Indiana ; Will County, Illinois ; and Dubois County, Indiana . Lafayette won the championship in 1996. In 1997, the Clarksville Coyotes , Tennessee Tomahawks , and Columbia Mules joined the league from the Big South League . The Altoona Rail Kings also joined the league from the North Atlantic League . The four teams from

88-464: A Combined Statistical Area that includes the Lafayette metropolitan area ( Benton , Carroll , and Tippecanoe counties) and the Frankfort micropolitan area ( Clinton County ), which had a combined population of 212,408 at the 2000 United States Census . As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 67,140 people, 28,545 households, and 15,863 families in the city. The population density

132-588: A county located in the west-central portion of the U.S. state of Indiana about 22 miles (35 km) east of the Illinois state line, less than 50 miles (80 km) from the Indianapolis metro area, and 130 miles (210 km) from Chicago. As of the 2020 census , the population was 186,251. The county seat and largest city is Lafayette . It was created in 1826 from Wabash County portion of New Purchase and unorganized territory. Tippecanoe County

176-662: A French fort and trading post had existed since 1717 on the opposite bank and three miles downstream. It was named for the French general Marquis de Lafayette , a Revolutionary War hero. When European explorers arrived at this area, it was inhabited by a tribe of Miami Native Americans known as the Ouiatenon or Weas . In 1717, the French government established Fort Ouiatenon across the Wabash River and three miles (4.8 km) south of present-day Lafayette. The fort became

220-734: A French officer who significantly aided George Washington 's Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War . Lafayette toured the United States in 1824 and 1825. In its earliest days, Lafayette was a shipping center on the Wabash River. In 1838, Henry Leavitt Ellsworth , the first United States Patent Commissioner, published a booklet titled Valley of the Upper Wabash, Indiana, with Hints on Its Agricultural Advantages, to promote settlement of

264-429: A baseball league, competition or tournament is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette ( / ˌ l ɑː f i ˈ ɛ t , ˌ l æ f -/ LA(H)F -ee- ET ) is a city in and is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana , United States, located 63 miles (101 km) northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles (201 km) southeast of Chicago . According to

308-434: A female householder with no husband present, 43.5% were non-families, and 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 27.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,697 and the median income for a family was $ 60,367. Males had a median income of $ 45,018 versus $ 31,995 for females. The per capita income for

352-703: A high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −33 °F (−36 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and again in January 1994; and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.58 inches (40 mm) in February to 4.24 inches (108 mm) in June. Lafayette is the larger principal city of the Lafayette-Frankfort CSA ,

396-402: A term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county. In the 2008 Democratic primary, Tippecanoe County was one of 10 (out of 92) Indiana counties to give the majority of its votes to Barack Obama. In the 2008 presidential election , Tippecanoe County

440-607: Is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . County Council: The county council is the fiscal branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. The county council and the board of commissioners share legislative authority. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries,

484-754: Is in the Lauramie Township . In recent years, temperatures in Lafayette have ranged from an average low of 17 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −23 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.58 inches (40 mm) inches in February to 4.24 inches (108 mm) inches in June. Three different railroad lines intersect in Tippecanoe County, all running through

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528-450: Is one of only thirteen counties to have voted for Obama in 2008, Romney in 2012, Trump in 2016, and Biden in 2020. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 172,780 people, 65,532 households, and 37,003 families residing in the county. The population density was 345.7 inhabitants per square mile (133.5/km ). There were 71,096 housing units at an average density of 142.2 per square mile (54.9/km ). The racial makeup of

572-630: Is the Purdue University Airport (LAF) in West Lafayette. Amtrak , the national passenger rail system, provides passenger rail service to Lafayette through the Cardinal to Chicago , Washington D.C. , and New York City . Norfolk Southern ; CSX ; Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad ; and Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway ( RailAmerica ) provide freight rail service. Many lines that originally passed through

616-459: The 2020 census , the population of Lafayette was 70,783. West Lafayette , on the other side of the Wabash River , is home to Purdue University , which contributes significantly to both communities. Together, they form the core of the Lafayette metropolitan area , which had a population of 235,066 in 2020. Lafayette was founded in 1825 on the southeast bank of the Wabash River near where the river becomes impassable for riverboats upstream, though

660-507: The 2020 presidential election , Tippecanoe County also voted for Democrat Joe Biden by a margin of 436 votes, the first time since 2008 the county went for the Democrats. Tippecanoe has been somewhat conservative for a county dominated by a college town. While most such counties swung hard to the Democrats in the 1990s, Obama's win in 2008 was only the fourth time it went Democratic in a presidential election since 1888. Tippecanoe County

704-688: The Mississippian culture , French occupation (part of New France beginning in the 1670s), British occupation starting in 1763, part of the United States Northwest Territory in 1787, part of Indiana Territory in 1800, and finally part of the State of Indiana in 1816. The political organization of the county began in 1826 by the act of the Indiana Legislature. The first European explorers arrived in

748-425: The 1670s and the first permanent settlement was Fort Ouiatenon by the French established in 1717. Lafayette was platted in 1825 and Purdue University founded in 1869. According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 503.24 square miles (1,303.4 km ), of which 499.81 square miles (1,294.5 km ) (or 99.32%) is land and 3.44 square miles (8.9 km ) (or 0.68%) is water. The county's highest point

792-479: The Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court . County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer , recorder , surveyor , and circuit court clerk . Each of these elected officers serves

836-481: The Lafayette market . With the 2017 launch of WPBY-LD , local broadcasts of all "big four" networks became available. Lafayette also remains one of few television markets without its own PBS station, the market being served by WFYI in Indianapolis . WRTV , WTHR , WTTV , and WXIN , the respective ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox affiliates in Indianapolis which had been carried by cable and satellite providers in

880-735: The Lafayette area. CSX Transportation operates a north–south line; Norfolk Southern Railway operates a southwest-to-northeast line, and the Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad operates a daily-service line running from the northwest to the southeast. The Amtrak Cardinal stops at the Lafayette Station 3 times a week, and is the only provider of passenger rail service to Greater Lafayette. The county contains one public-use airport: Purdue University Airport (LAF) in West Lafayette, Indiana . The county government

924-506: The Lafayette market as "out-of-market" stations , remain viewable in the area via a large over-the-air antenna or, in some cases, via a subscription satellite or streaming service . Cable provider Comcast Xfinity discontinued its remaining carriage of Indianapolis-based "big four" stations on March 7, 2018, but resumed carriage of WTHR and WRTV two days later. No airports are located within Lafayette city limits. The nearest commercial airport which currently has scheduled airline service

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968-577: The Tippecanoe County Public Library: The government consists of a mayor – elected in a citywide vote – and a city council of nine members. Six are elected from individual districts; three are elected at-large. K-12 public education in Lafayette is provided by the Lafayette School Corporation . The Tippecanoe School Corporation also administers county schools nearby. New Community School

1012-425: The age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in

1056-422: The annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of

1100-402: The average family size was 2.98. The city population contained 23.2% under the age of 18; 14.2% from 18 to 24; 31.3% from 25 to 44; 19.3% from 45 to 64; and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 35,859, and

1144-599: The centennial of the event. Lafayette is located in Fairfield and Wea Townships. According to the 2010 census, Lafayette has a total area of 27.74 square miles (71.85 km ), all land. Neighborhoods include: Historic neighborhoods include Ninth Street Hill Neighborhood Historic District and Upper Main Street Historic District . In recent years, temperatures in Lafayette have ranged from an average low of 17 °F (−8 °C) in January to

1188-513: The center of trade for fur trappers, merchants and Indians. An annual reenactment and festival known as Feast of the Hunters' Moon is held there each autumn. The town of Lafayette was platted in May 1825 by William Digby, a trader. It was designated as the county seat of the newly formed Tippecanoe County the following year. Like many frontier towns, Lafayette was named for General Lafayette ,

1232-409: The city was 31.9 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64, and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 56,397 people, 24,060 households, and 13,666 families in the city. The population density

1276-404: The commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government. Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of

1320-774: The county was $ 22,203. About 10.3% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Public schools in rural/suburban Tippecanoe County are administered by the Tippecanoe School Corporation , while those in the cities are under either the Lafayette School Corporation or West Lafayette Community School Corporation . Purdue and Ivy Tech each have campuses at other sites in Indiana. Libraries Universities and colleges High Schools Middle Schools/Junior High Schools Elementary Schools Private Schools Much of

1364-472: The county was 84.0% white, 6.2% Asian, 4.0% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 3.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 27.5% were German , 13.9% were Irish , 10.8% were English , and 6.1% were American . Of the 65,532 households, 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had

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1408-401: The downtown were redirected in the mid-1990s to a rail corridor near the Wabash River. For notable people associated with Purdue University , see List of Purdue University people . Lafayette has two sister cities as designated by Sister Cities International . Tippecanoe County, Indiana Tippecanoe County ( / ˌ t ɪ p ə k ə ˈ n uː / TIP -ə-kə- NOO ) is

1452-404: The median income for a family was $ 45,480. Males had a median income of $ 32,892 versus $ 23,049 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,217. About 8.0% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Companies located in Lafayette include: The Lafayette area has four branch locations of

1496-421: The population. There were 24,060 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 42.5% were married couples living together; 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present; and 43.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 individuals and

1540-630: The previous year remained, giving the league eight teams. In 1997. the league drew over 210,000 fans, more than three times as many fans as in 1996. The league fielded six teams in 1998, but teams in Huntington, West Virginia , and Booneville, Mississippi , suspended operations midway through the season and the league suspended operations after the Cook County Cheetahs jumped to the Frontier League . The Mid-America League

1584-621: The region. By 1845, Ellsworth had purchased 93,000 acres (380 km ) of farmland around Lafayette and moved there from Connecticut to supervise land sales. By 1847 Ellsworth was distributing broadsides looking for farmers to purchase his farmland. He became president of the Tippecanoe County Agricultural Society in April 1851 – despite some local resentment over what was called "the Yale Crowd" – but he

1628-463: Was 2,420.3 inhabitants per square mile (934.5/km ). There were 31,260 housing units at an average density of 1,126.9 units per square mile (435.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 74.2% White , 11.2% African American , 0.4% Native American , 1% Asian , 0.0% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.3% of the population. There were 28,545 households, of which 29.4% had children under

1672-416: Was 2,806.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,083.6/km ). There were 25,602 housing units at an average density of 1,274.1 units per square mile (491.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.91% White ; 3.22% African American ; 0.37% Native American ; 1.22% Asian ; 0.04% Pacific Islander ; 4.61% from other races , and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.11% of

1716-601: Was a tuition-free elementary charter school (sponsored by Ball State University ) located on the north side of Lafayette; it closed in 2016. Beacon Academy was a charter school operated by the Lafayette School Corporation in West Lafayette; it closed in 2018. Elementary Middle School Junior/High School K-12 From 1953 until the 2016 launch of WPBI-LD , WLFI-TV had been the only "Big Three" ( ABC , CBS and NBC —or, including Fox , "big four") commercial network television broadcaster in

1760-557: Was based in Lafayette, Indiana , and was an independent baseball league located entirely within Indiana . The Mid-America League was the same league as the Heartland League with a different name and the same franchise. The Mid-America League operated in only four cities that were not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams, and is not affiliated with either. Independent baseball This article related to

1804-491: Was defeated the same year when he ran for the Indiana House of Representatives . Ellsworth Street and Ellsworth Historic District are named for him. The Wabash and Erie Canal in the 1840s stimulated trade and affirmed Lafayette's regional prominence. Railroads arrived in the town in the 1850s, connecting it with other major markets. The Monon Railroad connected Lafayette with other sections of Indiana. Lafayette

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1848-733: Was formed March 1, 1826, and named for the anglicization of "Kiteepihkwana", a Miami people term meaning "place of the buffalo fish people." The county is best known for Purdue University , the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe , and the Tippecanoe County Courthouse , a structure built in 1881 and included in the National Register of Historic Places. Tippecanoe County is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area . The history of Tippecanoe County spans six distinct political and cultural periods: Native American lands from at least 8000BC, including

1892-597: Was one of 15 Indiana counties to give the majority of its votes to Obama/Biden. Thanks to the sizable support of Purdue University students, Tippecanoe County played a pivotal role in Barack Obama's upset win in Indiana (49.9%-49.0%; 1,367,264 votes to 1,341,101 votes) by supporting the Democratic ticket of Barack Obama/Joe Biden 55.1%-43.5% over the Republican ticket of John McCain/Sarah Palin . However, in

1936-482: Was the site of the first official airmail delivery in the United States on 17 August 1859, when John Wise piloted a balloon starting on the Lafayette courthouse grounds. Wise hoped to reach New York ; however, weather conditions forced the balloon down near Crawfordsville, Indiana , and the mail reached its final destination by train. In 1959, the US Postal Service issued a 7¢ airmail stamp commemorating

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