Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County is where Indiana decides to get a little weird. Home to Purdue University, it’s a place where rocket scientists rub elbows with farmers.
Engineering students build robots alongside cornfields. One side has blue-collar grit, while the other has an ivory-tower attitude. Somehow, though, they make it work. And let’s not forget the name.
Lafayette is the county seat, and its twin city, West Lafayette, feels like the odd couple of the Midwest. Tippecanoe—try saying that five times fast after a few pints at one of the local breweries.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Tippecanoe County |
| County Seat | Lafayette |
| Etymology | Named after the Tippecanoe River and the Battle of Tippecanoe, a significant conflict between American forces and Native Americans |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lafayette, West Lafayette, Battle Ground, Dayton, Clarks Hill, Shadeland, Buck Creek, Stockwell, Otterbein (partially) |
| Interstates and Highways | I-65, US-52, US-231, IN-25, IN-26, IN-43 |
| FIPS Code | 18-157 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 503 square miles (Land: 499 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | White County (North), Carroll County (Northeast), Clinton County (East), Montgomery County (South), Fountain County (Southwest), Warren County (West), Benton County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 205,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.3991° N, 86.8592° W |
| Major Landmarks | Purdue University, Prophetstown State Park, Tippecanoe Battlefield Park, Samara House, Columbian Park Zoo |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Tippecanoe County Road Map
Mostly flat plains cover the county, while the Wabash River creates a broad valley along its western edge. Fertile soil supports extensive farmland throughout the area. Our zoom tool highlights I-65, US-52, and other key highways that connect the county to the rest of Indiana.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Tippecanoe County Satellite Map
West Lafayette and Lafayette stand out along the Wabash River, with their urban areas contrasting against the surrounding fields. Orderly farm fields stretch eastward in geometric patterns across the landscape.
OUTLINE MAP
Tippecanoe County Blank Map
Tippecanoe County has a rectangular shape and does not touch any state lines, as it is surrounded by other Indiana counties.
Indiana County Maps
Indiana County Map
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