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LaFayette, GA
Georgia · Walker County · Chattanooga Metro
LaFayette is a small city in Georgia with a population of 6,944. Residents earn $39,820 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,944
Population
858/sq mi density
$39,820
Median Income
$21,747 per capita
$135,100
Home Value
$216,525 Zillow
$812
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
5,027 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,820 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K (48% below avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near LaFayette, GA
15 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near LaFayette, GA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Davis' Cross Roads | <i>A Squandered Opportunity</i>. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 193 and Cove Road (Georgia Route 341), on the right when traveling west on State Route 193. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Ship's Gap | Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 136 and Old Villanow Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 136. |
| The Army of Tennessee | Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 1 / 136), on the right when traveling north. |
| The Battle of LaFayette | Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 1 / 136), on the right when traveling north. |
| General LaFayette | Marker is at the intersection of North. Main Street (Georgia Route 136) and Margaret Street, on the right when traveling north on North. Main Street. |
| John B. Gordon Hall | Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 1 / 136), on the right when traveling north. |
| McPherson’s Army at Snake Creek Gap | Marker is on Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway (Georgia Route 136) 0.3 miles west of Georgia Route 201, on the right when traveling east. |
| Villanow | Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 136 and Georgia Route 201, on the left when traveling east on State Route 136. |
| Walker County | Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 1 / 136), on the right when traveling north. |
| West Armuchee Valley | Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 136 and West Armuchee Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 136. |
| Fort Cumming | Marker is on W. Indiana Avenue near Part Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Bragg's Headquarters Shell Monument | Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 1 / 136), on the right when traveling north. |
| Chattooga Academy | Chickamauga Campaign Heritage Trail. Marker can be reached from North Main Street (Georgia Route 1) north of Wardlaw Street. |
| Chattooga Academy - John B. Gordon Hall | <i>Bragg's Headquarters and the Battle of LaFayette</i>. Marker can be reached from North Main Street (Business U.S. 27) north of Wardlaw Street East, on the right when traveling north. |
| The Marsh House | Chickamauga Campaign Heritage Trail. Marker can be reached from North Main Street (Georgia Route 1) north of Wardlaw Street. |