Lafayette is a census-designated place in the center of Deer Creek Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States.

Lawrenceville (also known regionally as "Limerick") was laid out in 1816, by Thomas Gwynne, on land he owned 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of where Lafayette is located today.

[5] In 1836-7, the National Road was completed through the township, missing Lawrenceville, and the town immediately began to die.

[6] The post office was discontinued on December 31, 1905, with mail service going through the London branch.

[4] Lafayette is also home to the Red Brick Tavern, one of 11 properties on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison County, Ohio.