Lafayette Ohio Map

About Lafayette, Ohio

Lafayette is a locality in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 293. The population density is 232.2 people per km². Lafayette is located at 40.7603°N, 83.9486°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45854.

Lafayette rests in the gentle folds of Allen County, where the land breathes a quiet, agricultural peace. It lies 8.3 miles east of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 81°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Ada. Fields of corn and soybeans unfurl under wide, open skies, their green and gold a steady pulse against the horizon. Farmhouses, weathered by seasons, stand sentinel, their paint often faded to the soft hues of wheat stubble and twilight. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and the faint sweetness of ripening grain, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the clouds in strokes of peach and lavender. The terrain is a subtle tapestry of low, rolling rises and shallow valleys, the land giving way with unhurried grace to the slow meander of intermittent creeks that trace silver threads through the cultivated expanse. The history of Lafayette is written in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people. Long before modern machinery, these lands were cleared and sown, establishing a legacy of farming that continues to anchor the local economy. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the year, a steadfast tradition that has sustained families for generations. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very character of Lafayette speaks of a community built on hard work and mutual reliance. The general store still serves as a quiet hub, a place where news is exchanged with a nod and a handshake, a small but vital artery in the lifeblood of the county. The land itself, a generous provider, dictates the pace, a gentle reminder that some things, like the turning of the seasons, cannot be hurried.

About This Lafayette Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lafayette, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lafayette and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Lafayette includes the ZIP code (43140), telephone area code (440, 234, 330), county seat of Allen County (Lima), and school district assignment (London City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lafayette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.