03/09/1826 AD founded
A group of Easton residents, led by James Madison Porter (son of General Andrew Porter of Norristown, PA), met on December 27, 1824, at White's Tavern to discuss founding a college in town.
The school is named for General Lafayette, considered a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
The charter gained state approval on March 9, 1826
Easton, PA
Lattitude: 40.6883° N
Longitude: 75.2163° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
Lattitude: 40.6883° N
Longitude: 75.2163° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
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