History

Learn About Our City

Explore the history and people of Lafayette.

• Coal Mining Heritage of Lafayette
• History of Lafayette
• Lafayette Miners Museum - The Lewis Home
• Lafayette Stories

Historical Books

Books about the history of Lafayette are available at Lafayette Public Library.

• "Survey and Settlement" by James D. Hutchinson
• "Treeless Plain to Thriving City" by the Lafayette Historical Society

Historical Photos

• View the Library's Collection of Historic Photos