Lafayette is a census-designated place (CDP) between the cities of Roanoke and Christiansburg in eastern Montgomery County, southwest Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 449. [1] It is located adjacent to Elliston, at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Roanoke River.
The Lafayette Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. [2]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lafayette has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [3]
References
- ^ Virginia Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data). Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-06-08.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Climate Summary for Lafayette, Virginia
37°14′10″N 80°12′41″W / 37.23611°N 80.21139°W
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