| Official Name: | Lafayette Township |
| Settlement Type: | Township |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Madison |
| Government Type: | Indiana township |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 35.29 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 35.29 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0 |
| Area Water Percent: | 0 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 5102 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 149.5 |
| Elevation M: | 266 |
| Elevation Ft: | 873 |
| Coordinates: | 40.1786°N -85.7294°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP codes |
| Postal Code: | 46001, 46011, 46012, 46044 |
| Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank Info: | 0453532 |
Lafayette Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,275 and it contained 2,379 housing units.[2]
Lafayette Township was organized in 1836.[3]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of, all land.[2]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Lafayette Township residents may obtain a free library card from the North Madison County Public Library System with branches in Elwood, Frankton, and Summitville.[4]