Editing West Lafayette, Indiana

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'''West Lafayette''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|l|ɑː|f|i|ˈ|ɛ|t|,_|ˌ|l|æ|f|-}} {{respell|LA(H)F|ee|ET}}) is a city in [[Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana|Wabash]] and [[Tippecanoe Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana|Tippecanoe]] Townships, [[Tippecanoe County, Indiana]], United States,<ref name=gnis/> approximately {{convert|65|mi|km}} northwest of the state capital of [[Indianapolis, Indiana|Indianapolis]] and {{convert|113|mi|km}} southeast of [[Chicago]]. West Lafayette is directly across the [[Wabash River]] from its sister city, [[Lafayette, Indiana|Lafayette]].  As of the 2020 census, its population was 44,595.<ref name="Explore Census Data">{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=west%20lafayette%20indiana&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1|access-date=2021-09-28|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> It is home to [[Purdue University]] and is a [[college town]] and the [[List of United States cities by population density#States and territories|most densely populated city in Indiana]].

==History==
Augustus Wylie laid out a town in 1836 in the [[Wabash River]] floodplain south of the present Levee. Due to regular flooding of the site, Wylie's town was never built. The present city was formed in 1888 by the merger of the adjacent suburban towns of Chauncey, Oakwood, and Kingston, located on a bluff across the [[Wabash River]] from [[Lafayette, Indiana]].<ref name = "cityhistoryweb"/> The three towns had been small suburban villages which were directly adjacent to one another. Kingston was laid out in 1855 by Jesse B. Lutz. Chauncey was platted in 1860 by the Chauncey family of Philadelphia, wealthy land speculators. Chauncey and Kingston formed a municipal government in 1866 which selected the name "Chauncey".<ref name="cityhistoryweb">{{cite web | url = http://www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1225677108990.htm | title = The History of West Lafayette | access-date = 2009-06-01 | publisher = City of West Lafayette}}</ref>

The new town of Chauncey remained a small suburban village until [[Purdue University]] opened in 1869. In 1871 Chauncey voted to be annexed by Lafayette because it was unable to provide the infrastructure (such as improved streets, waterworks, police and fire protection). Lafayette voted against annexing Chauncey because of the high cost of the many improvements that the village lacked.<ref>{{cite book|title=Old Lafayette volume 2: 1854-1876|author=Robert Kriebel|publisher=Tippecanoe County Historical Association|year=1990}}</ref> In May 1888, the town of Chauncey voted to change its name to West Lafayette after a petition signed by 152 electors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1225677108990.htm|title=West Lafayette, Indiana - History of West Lafayette|website=www.westlafayette.in.gov|access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref> By that time, the growth of the university was fueling the growth of the little town. The address of [[Purdue University]] was given as "Lafayette, Indiana" until well into the twentieth century. West Lafayette never gained a railroad depot and lagged several years behind Lafayette in the establishment of municipal infrastructure and services.  Today, West Lafayette has established itself as a separate city, with independent services and unique neighborhoods distinct from those of its sister city, Lafayette.

In November 2013, the City of West Lafayette approved an [[municipal annexation|annexation]] that placed much of the [[Purdue University]] academic campus and residence hall system within the official boundaries of the municipality for the first time. This expansion also included a large section of the US Highway 231 corridor that was previously part of unincorporated Tippecanoe County.<ref name="annexationarticle">{{cite web | url = http://www.jconline.com/article/20131107/NEWS02/311070068/Annexation-west-lafayette-council-vote | title = West Lafayette council votes 6-1 for annexation plan | access-date = 2013-11-13 | publisher = Lafayette Journal and Courier}}</ref>

[[Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House (West Lafayette, Indiana)|Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House]], [[Jesse Andrew House]], [[Chauncey-Stadium Avenues Historic District]], [[John E. and Catherine E. Christian House]], [[Curtis-Grace House]], [[Happy Hollow Heights Historic District]], [[Hills and Dales Historic District]], [[Morton School (West Lafayette, Indiana)|Morton School]], and [[The Varsity (West Lafayette, Indiana)|The Varsity]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/nr/listings/20120420.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=2012-04-20|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/09/12 through 4/13/12|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>

==Geography==
West Lafayette lies in central Tippecanoe County and overlooks the Wabash River, which borders the city on the east and south. Most of the city lies in eastern [[Wabash Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana|Wabash Township]], though a small portion on the northeast side extends into [[Tippecanoe Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana|Tippecanoe Township]]. Elevations range from slightly over {{convert|500|ft|m}} near the river to more than {{convert|720|ft|m}} in northern parts of the city near [[U.S. Route 52]].

According to the 2010 census, West Lafayette has a total area of {{convert|7.63|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|7.62|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 99.87%) is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 0.13%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
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=== Neighborhoods ===

* Amberleigh Village
* Arbor Chase
* Avondale
* Bar Barry Heights
* Camelback
* Glenwood Heights
* [[Happy Hollow Heights Historic District|Happy Hollow]]
* [[Hills and Dales Historic District|Hills and Dales]]
* [[New Chauncey Neighborhood]]
* Northwestern Heights
* Park Ridge
* Peppermill Village
* Plaza Park
* Prophets Ridge
* Stonebridge
* [[University Farm (Indiana)|University Farm]]
* Wabash Shores

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 717
|1890= 1242
|1900= 2302
|1910= 3867
|1920= 3830
|1930= 5095
|1940= 6270
|1950= 11873
|1960= 12680
|1970= 19157
|1980= 21247
|1990= 25907
|2000= 28778
|2010= 29596
|2020= 44595
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="Explore Census Data"/> of 2020, there were 44,595 people living in the city.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 29,796 people, 11,945 households, and 4,072 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|3884.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 12,591 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1652.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 60.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 9.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 17.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.6% of the population.

There were 11,945 households, of which, 16.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 65.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 22.8 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 49.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 11.7% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

Following the 2010 census, West Lafayette annexed additional territory including the Purdue University main campus. The census bureau released an updated report to reflect the boundary updates. The census now reports 14,053 households and a population of 44,910.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1414601282_221374.pdf |title=Census statement |date=October 20, 2014 |website=www.westlafayette.in.gov |access-date=2019-05-16}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 28,778 people, 10,462 [[household]]s, and 3,588 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|5,219.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 10,819 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,962.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 69.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 13.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 8.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], <0.1% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.2% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.2% of the population.<ref>{{cite web | title=Census data for West Lafayette, Indiana | url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=86000US47906&_geoContext=01000US%7C86000US47906&_street=&_county=west+lafayette&_cityTown=west+lafayette&_state=04000US18 | access-date=2006-09-09 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212053535/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=86000US47906&_geoContext=01000US%7C86000US47906&_street=&_county=west+lafayette&_cityTown=west+lafayette&_state=04000US18 | archive-date=2020-02-12 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

There were 10,462 households, out of which 14.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 65.7% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 10.4% under the age of 18, 54.6% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 10.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.2 males.

The [[Median household income|median income]] for a household in the city was $24,869, and the median income for a family was $51,510.The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,337. About 22.5% of families and 38.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]].

==Economy==
[[File:Chauncey.village2011.jpg|thumb|Chauncey Village before the State Street Project]]

The economy of West Lafayette is heavily influenced by the presence of Purdue University, with an enrollment of over 50,000,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2022/Q3/purdue-sets-all-time-student-enrollment-record-in-west-lafayette.html|title=Purdue sets all-time student enrollment record in West Lafayette|author=Purdue University|access-date=2022-09-20}}</ref> more than the city's population. The university employs 12,000 people, most of whom live in either West Lafayette or Lafayette.

The {{convert|725|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[Purdue Research Park]], established in 1961, is home to more than 140 companies of which nearly 100 are technology related. As of 2009, these companies employ more than 3,000.<ref>{{cite web
  |url=http://www.purdueresearchpark.com/parks/PRPWL.asp
  |title=Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette
  |author=Purdue Research Foundation
  |access-date=2009-06-01}}</ref> The Park offers communications infrastructure, research facilities, a business incubation complex to help start-up firms and scenic walking trails and lakes. It is one of the largest university-affiliated research parks in the United States. The Purdue Research Park is owned by Purdue Research Foundation, the University's non-profit funding and technology licensing arm.

Commercial activities, however, take place mostly across the river in Lafayette. The largest commercial area in West Lafayette is the {{convert|90|acre|m2|adj=on}} Wabash Landing/Levee area, which has become a thriving urban-type district since the entire area was reconstructed and the Pedestrian Bridge to Lafayette replaced the old State Street bridge. The Levee features Wabash Landing, a complex containing shops, restaurants, coffee houses, a 9-screen movie theater, a hotel and the Riverside Skating Center.

==Arts and culture==
The town has a lending library, the West Lafayette Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf | title=Indiana public library directory | publisher=Indiana State Library | access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref> There is also a branch of the county-run library (Tippecanoe County Public Library) in the Klondike area to the west of the city.

===Points of interest===
[[File:PAO.sidewinder2011.jpg|thumb|"Sidewinder" sculpture at Purdue's Pao Hall]]

* [[Purdue University]]
* [[Purdue University Horticulture Gardens]]
* [[Fort Ouiatenon]], an early French trading post
* [[Purdue State Bank]], 1914 bank building designed by architect [[Louis Sullivan]]
* [[Samara (house)|Samara]] (John E. Christian House), a [[Usonian]] home designed by architect [[Frank Lloyd Wright]]
* Celery Bog Nature Area and Lilly Nature Center
* Purdue Horticulture Park

==Government==
The city's elected officials consist of the [[mayor]], a clerk, and a nine-member Common Council.

The nine-member Common Council holds the city's [[legislative]] authority and makes the laws through ordinances, orders, resolutions and motions. The city is divided into 6 districts, and the Common Council consists of one council member from each district, plus three at-large council members. Elected by the council members, the president of the Common Council presides over the council meetings and is first in the line of succession should the mayor not finish his or her term of office.

All city elected officials have a term of office of four years with no limit on the number of terms. Regular elections for all offices are held at the same time in the odd year preceding the presidential election year.<ref>{{cite web | title=West Lafayette City Code | url=http://ordlink.com/codes/westlaf/index.htm | access-date=2006-09-12}}</ref>

The following is a list of all mayors of West Lafayette since the position began in 1924.<ref name="citytime">Kriebel, Robert C. [https://books.google.com/books?id=uph7dDujN7IC&pg=PA166 Ross-Ade: Their Purdue Stories, Stadium, and Legacies], p. 166 (2009)</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Term !! Name !! Party
|-{{Party shading/Republican}}
| 1924 – 1938 || Myron B. Morgan<ref name="morgan1">(22 February 1946). [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/19167604/journal_and_courier/ Myron B. Morgan Called By Death], ''[[Journal & Courier]]'' (Lafayette, Indiana)</ref> ||Republican
|-{{Party shading/Republican}}
| 1939 – 1942 || Dwight S. Keim<ref name="keim1">(2 November 1963). [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/105455063/ Arrangements and Funeral Arrangements for Explosion Victims], ''[[Indianapolis Star]]''</ref>||Republican
|-{{Party shading/Republican}}
| 1943 – 1955 || Charles R. Burnham ||Republican
|-{{Party shading/Republican}}
| 1956 – 1963 || Fred L. Willis<ref name="willis1">(30 May 1994). [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/107430490/ Obituaries (Fred L. Willis)], ''[[Indianapolis Star]]'' (paywall)</ref>||Republican
|-{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| 1964 – 1971 || James R. Williamson<ref name="williamone">(24 May 1997). [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/106977767/ James William was ex-West Lafayette Mayor (obituary)], ''[[Indianapolis Star]]'' (paywall)</ref> ||Democratic
|-{{Party shading/Republican}}
| 1972 – 1979 || Joe S. Dienhart<ref name="dienhart1">[http://www.indiana-football.org/?q=node/110 Dienhart, Joe S.], [[Indiana Football Hall of Fame]], Retrieved 20 April 2018</ref>||Republican
|-{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| 1980 – 2003 || Sonya L. Margerum<ref name="magwont">Esposito, Kurt (13 January 2003). [https://www.purdueexponent.org/city/article_127f93ec-0d16-5473-b834-fc77d2e77668.html Mayor won't seek seventh term ], ''[[Purdue Exponent]]''</ref><ref name="mag1">(2 December 2003). [https://www.purdueexponent.org/opinions/edit/article_e19b7070-9bf0-5f18-a137-33fe4cff2cf0.html Mayor Sonya Margerum thanks citizens, notes accomplishments in State of the City address], ''[[Purdue Exponent]]''</ref> || Democratic
|-{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| 2004 – 2007 || Jan Mills<ref>{{cite news |last1=Anthony |first1=Amanda |title=Mayor-elect hopes to keep business politics out of city office |url=https://www.purdueexponent.org/city/article_cba4fcbf-707d-5c19-ba1f-44f39e36d0c0.html |access-date=March 28, 2019 |work=Purdue Exponent |date=November 5, 2003}}</ref><ref name="dennis-mills1"/> || Democratic
|-{{Party shading/Republican}}
| 2008 – 2024 || [[John Dennis (mayor)|John Dennis]]<ref name="dennis-mills1">Westervelt, Mike (18 February 2008). [https://www.purdueexponent.org/city/article_e391cb3d-9737-52e1-8f0d-f657f815fb4c.html Dennis succeeds over Mills as West Lafayette mayor], ''[[Purdue Exponent]]''</ref> ||Republican
|- {{Party shading/Republican}}
|-{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| 2024 – Present || [[Erin Easter]]<ref name="Erin-Easter">Chew, Ella (14 February 2024). [https://www.wlfi.com/news/local/erin-easter-sworn-in-as-west-lafayette-mayor/article_1e38d4fe-a699-11ee-a359-af4ebc531ff8.html Erin Easter Sworn In as West Lafayette Mayor], ''[[wlfi]]''</ref> ||Democratic
|- {{Party shading/Democratic}}
|}

==Education==
[[File:Purdue University Engineering Quad Fountain.JPG|thumb|Class of 1939 Water Sculpture]]
[[File:Purdue University Liberal Arts fountain.jpg|thumb|Loeb Fountain on Purdue's campus]]
[[File:MackeyArenaInterior.jpg|thumb|[[Mackey Arena]]]]

West Lafayette is the home of [[Purdue University|Purdue University's]] main campus, with an enrollment of over 40,000 students.<ref>{{cite web
 |url         = http://admissions.purdue.edu/Academic_Profile/Student_Enrollment.html
 |title       = Student Enrollment and Demographics, West Lafayette Campus Fall 2011
 |publisher   = Purdue University
 |access-date  = 2011-10-01
 |url-status     = dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20111004173815/http://admissions.purdue.edu/Academic_Profile/Student_Enrollment.html
 |archive-date = 2011-10-04
}}</ref>

The [[West Lafayette Community School Corporation]] administers three schools. The school district is not coterminous with the municipality; areas annexed by the city after 2000 continue to be served by county schools. Students attend West Lafayette Elementary School (formerly Cumberland Elementary School) through third grade, while students in grades 4–6 attend West Lafayette Intermediate School. Students in the 7th grade and above attend [[West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School]].<ref>{{cite web | title =West Lafayette Community School Corporation | url=http://www.wl.k12.in.us/}}</ref> The West Lafayette Community School Corporation is a top rated, public school district with numerous accolades.

The [[Seventh-day Adventist Church]] operates Pleasantview SDA School which offers courses for grades K–8, and the Montessori School of Greater Lafayette teaches K–6.  There are other schools, both public and private, that have a West Lafayette address, but these are actually located outside the city limits.

Approximately 77% of West Lafayette's population age 25 or older hold a bachelor's degree or higher according to the U.S. Census 2005–2007 American Community Survey. The city ranks sixth highest on this measure among U.S. municipalities between 20,000 and 65,000 population.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090108/LOCAL/901080425 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712183359/http://www.indystar.com/article/20090108/LOCAL/901080425 |archive-date=2014-07-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In addition, the [[Tippecanoe School Corporation]] and [[Lafayette School Corporation]] operate public schools outside the West Lafayette city limits. There is also a variety of [[Lafayette, Indiana#Private|private schools]] in Lafayette and an [[Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana|Ivy Tech Community College]] branch.

==Media==
West Lafayette residents use many of the news and media outlets located in its twin city of Lafayette. Media located in West Lafayette proper include:

* The [[Purdue Exponent]]. Purdue University's independent student newspaper serving Purdue, West Lafayette, and Lafayette. Newsroom and offices located just off campus on Northwestern Avenue in West Lafayette.
* [[WPBI-LD]] 16 ([[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]; [[NBC]] on LD2; [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on [[WPBY-LD|LD3]])
* [[WLFI-TV]] 18, ([[CBS]]; 18.2 [[The CW Plus|CW]]; 18.3 [[Ion Television|Ion]]; 18.4 [[getTV]]; 18.5 [[Start TV]])
* [[WPBY-LD]] 35 ([[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]; [[MeTV]]/[[MyNetworkTV]] on LD2)
* WBAA Radio ([[WBAA (AM)|WBAA]] 920 AM, and [[WBAA-FM]] 101.3 FM); [[National Public Radio]] affiliates with studios located on the [[Purdue University]] campus
* [[WLQQ]] Radio. (106.7FM)

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
Public transportation in West Lafayette is managed by the [[Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation]].

====Airport====
* [[Purdue University Airport]]

====Highways====
* [[Image:I-65.svg|25px]] [[Interstate 65 in Indiana|Interstate 65]] to [[Gary, Indiana]] (near [[Chicago]]) and [[Indianapolis, Indiana|Indianapolis]]
* [[Image:US 52.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 52 in Indiana|US 52]] to [[Joliet, Illinois]] (also near Chicago) and Indianapolis
* [[Image:US 231.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 231 in Indiana|US 231]] to [[Rensselaer, Indiana]] and [[Owensboro, Kentucky]]
* [[Image:Indiana 26.svg|25px]] [[Indiana State Road 26|State Road 26]] from [[Purdue University]] campus to [[Kokomo, Indiana]]
* [[Image:Indiana 43.svg|25px]] [[Indiana State Road 43|State Road 43]] to [[Brookston, Indiana]] and [[Reynolds, Indiana]]

====Railroads====
* [[Lafayette, Indiana (Amtrak station)|Amtrak (Lafayette station)]]
* [[CSX Transportation]]
* [[Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad]]
* [[Norfolk Southern Railway]]

==Notable people==
''For notable residents associated with [[Purdue University]], see [[List of Purdue University people]].''<br />
''For notable natives from the neighboring city [[Lafayette, Indiana]], see that page.''

* [[Moungi Bawendi]], Nobel Prize winner in chemistry
* [[Brian Binnie]], test pilot for [[SpaceShipOne]]
* [[Joe Booher]], racing driver
* [[Katie Bouman]], computer scientist who was a member of the [[Event Horizon Telescope]] team that captured the first image of a black hole<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jconline.com/story/news/2019/04/10/first-black-hole-picture-west-lafayette-grad-played-big-part/3426430002/|title=That first-ever black hole picture? A West Lafayette grad played a big part|website=Journal & Courier|access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref>
* [[Max Mapes Ellis]], American [[physiologist]]
* [[Bob Friend]], Major League Baseball player
* [[Gen Fukunaga]], founder of [[Funimation Entertainment]]
* [[Sanjay Ghemawat]], computer scientist and senior fellow of Google
* [[Anissa Jones]], actress, best known as "Buffy" on [[CBS]]' ''[[Family Affair]]''
* [[Cleve Jones]], conceived the [[NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt|AIDS quilt]]
* [[Stan Jones (Indiana politician)|Stan Jones]], educator and politician
* [[George Karlaftis]], NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs
* [[Tom Kelly (musician)|Tom Kelly]], songwriter
* [[Harry G. Leslie]], governor of Indiana
* [[Jay McDowell]], bassist for country music band [[BR549]]
* [[Toby Moskowitz]], financial economist
* [[Chike Okeafor]], NFL player
* [[Eric Rodwell]], multiple world champion bridge player
* [[Brian M. Rosenthal|Brian Rosenthal]], journalist. 
* [[Erik Sabel]], MLB player
* [[Randy Truitt]], former member of the Indiana House of Representatives

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book
  |title=Past and Present of Tippecanoe County Indiana
  |publisher=B. F. Bowen and Company
  |editor=General R. P. DeHart
  |year=1909
  |location=Indianapolis
  |volume=1
  |pages=193, 462–464
  |url=https://archive.org/stream/pastpresentoftip01indeha#page/462/mode/2up
  |access-date=2010-12-11
}}

==External links==
* [https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/ City of West Lafayette, Indiana website]

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