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South River Road, West Lafayette

Fort Ouiatenon was the first fortified European settlement in what is now Indiana. It was established by the French in 1717 as a military outpost to prevent British expansion into the Ohio and Wabash country.

765-429-1046
1511 Main Street, Lafayette

This 83-year-old building is new again as a fire station museum. The building has been restored to its 1937 heyday and will house a 1937 Arhnens-Fox fire truck that made runs from the station for more than 40 years. Inside you’ll be able to see what it was like to be a firefighter in the 1930s at the station as well as try on firefighter coats and helmets. For the history buffs, there is a plethora of photos, documents, newspaper clippings, run ledgers, and memorabilia on display that tell the history of the fire department in Lafayette. Call for hours.

765-567-4700
3549 Prophetstown Trail, Battle Ground

Historic Prophetstown is a 300-acre site incorporated in Prophetstown State Park. It is dedicated to the preservation of agricultural, environmental, and Native American heritage. A 1920s farmstead, a restored prairie, and a developing Native American village help to interpret the stories. Learn Native American stories and lore... walk or enjoy a horse drawn ride through the prairie... visit the 1920s farmhouse... participate in the special programs and events... all at Historic Prophetstown!

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909 South Street, Downtown Lafayette

This English Gothic style home was built in 1851-1852 by Moses Fowler. He was a cattle baron, merchant and banker and wanted a home to reflect his social status. The home was remodeled in 1916 by Moses’ grandson, Cecil Fowler. It was purchased from him in the early 1940s by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. The Fowler House is currently closed for renovation and restoration of the historic house museum. The facility is still available for rentals.

Corner of South & 6th Streets, Downtown Lafayette

Step back in time to visit this unique Standard Oil Service Station. Built in 1928 by the Stand Oil Company of Indiana, it pumped mostly Red Crown gasoline and sold and repaired Atlas Tires. Glazed brick from Attica, IN was used for the inside, outside and on all four walls plus red Ohio Quarry tile was used for the roof. Because of the expense of the materials to build the station, just seven of this design remain in the world today! The station houses numerous displays of automobile and service station memorabilia. Everything can be seen from the windows of this “walk-by” museum although it is open for some special downtown events.

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200 Battle Ground Avenue, Battle Ground

Come explore the site of The Battle of Tippecanoe. walk the grounds where the conflict occurred, now a National Historic Landmark. Visit vivid museum displays that tell a story of two Shawnee brothers who had a dream of uniting many tribes into an organized defense against the White setters. Learn about life in the early 1800s and see artifacts of European and Native American cultures.

The 96-acre park also offers picnic areas, scenic hiking trails and a nature center.

Downtown Lafayette

Built in 1882, this is the third county courthouse to occupy the downtown square. When it was being built, the citizens of the county presented 45 pages of instructions for the builders to insure that it was a structure they would be proud of for years to come. And we are proud! Come see this architectural beauty, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Special tours can be arranged or pick up a self-guided walking tour brochure, available at our office.