Why visit Shadeland
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Purdue University, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Ellsworth Historic District and Falley Home.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 20 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Shadeland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shadeland
Shadeland is a town in Union Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shadeland had a population of 1,757.
From the Wikipedia article Shadeland, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Purdue University
School · 5.9 mi
Public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
School · 5.8 mi
School at Purdue University
Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences
School · 6.1 mi
Museums and landmarks16
Ellsworth Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
National historic district located at Lafayette, Indiana
Falley Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Former Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
United States historic place
Fort Ouiatenon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
First fortified European fort in Indiana
Highland Park Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
National historic district located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Indian Trail Road–Belle River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Road bridge in Indiana, United States of America
Jesse Andrew House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
House in West Lafayette, Indiana
Judge Cyrus Ball House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
House in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Railway station in Lafayette, Indiana
Ninth Street Hill Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic district in Lafayette, Indiana
The Varsity
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Farmers Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes8
Eddie Joe's Icehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 4.2 mi
4941 Washington Street, Westpoint
Pourhouse Coffee Cabin and Rustic Deli
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 4.3 mi
7050 Main Street, Westpoint
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 4.4 mi
109 Beck Lane, Lafayette
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00, Su 10:00-23:00
History
A post office was established at Shadeland in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915.
Farmers Institute and Stidham United Methodist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Shadeland, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Stidham United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
West Point United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 4.1 mi
4923 Monroe Street, Westpoint
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare4
IU Health Arnett Physicians
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.0 mi
1 Walter Scholer Drive, Lafayette
Map of Shadeland
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lafayette 8 S (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tippecanoe County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2008-01-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Purdue University Airport (LAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Lafayette 7 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- West Lafayette 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Dayton 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Battle Ground 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Attica 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Rossville 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Crawfordsville 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Frankfort 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Delphi 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Thorntown 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shadeland, Indiana church, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- Indian Trail Road-Belle River Bridge, Notorious4life, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sixth and New York in Lafayette, Nyttend, Public domain
- Big Four Depot, Lafayette, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Varsity, West Lafayette, in summer, Nyttend, Public domain
- Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, West Lafayette, Nyttend, Public domain
- Brick intersection in Highland Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ninth Street Hill, Lafayette, Nyttend, Public domain
- Judge Cyrus Ball House in the morning, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jesse Andrew House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Falley Home, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hann Museum floor1, Alexeenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2816 px - University Hall Purdue University Fall 2006, Abhijitsathe, CC BY 3.0
- Purdue BMED, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stidham United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Farmers Institute, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wea Township, IN, USA - panoramio (2), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Wea Township, IN, USA - panoramio (3), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Wea Township, IN, USA - panoramio (1), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Wea Township, IN, USA - panoramio, Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Bridge Over Secluded Waters. Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Jim Hammer from Lafayette, Indiana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS044-E-8361 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS044-E-8362 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS044-E-8363 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Lafayette, IN, USA - panoramio (3), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- South Raub, Indiana Train, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- South Raub, Indiana Honey, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- Glen Hall, Indiana store building, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- Glen Hall, Indiana, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- West Point, Indiana street, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 11, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Ouiatenon blockhouse, Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ), Public domain
- Fort Ouiatenon blockhouse front, Hammer51012, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 08, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 09, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fort Ouiatenon - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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