Lafayette County, sometimes spelled La Fayette County, is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It was part of the Wisconsin Territory at the time of its founding. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,611. Its county seat is Darlington. The county was named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French general who rendered assistance to the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. The courthouse scenes from the 2009 film Public Enemies were filmed at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Darlington.
| Name: | Lafayette County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 55-065 |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Founded: | 1846 |
| Named for: | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Seat: | Darlington |
| Largest city: | Darlington |
| Total Area: | 635 sq mi (1,640 km²) |
| Land Area: | 634 sq mi (1,640 km²) |
| Total Population: | 16,611 |
| Population Density: | 26.2/sq mi (10.1/km²) |
Lafayette County location map. Where is Lafayette County?
Lafayette County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 635 square miles (1,640 km), of which 634 square miles (1,640 km) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km) (0.2%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 151
- Highway 11 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 23 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 78 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 81 (Wisconsin)
- Highway 126 (Wisconsin)
Buses
- List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin
Adjacent counties
- Grant County – west
- Iowa County – north
- Green County – east
- Stephenson County, Illinois – southeast
- Jo Daviess County, Illinois – south
Lafayette County Topographic Map
Lafayette County Satellite Map
Lafayette County Outline Map
