Nature Station

The Lafayette Museum Historic Home and Gardens was the residence of several prominent families. The Moutons, Mills, and Girards made additions to the house and helped the town grow. Jean Mouton built the Maison du Manche, a small structure used when the family traveled to church. He also donated land for the church and city hall, which contributed to the growth of Vermilionville. Welcome to the Lafayette Museum Historic Home and Gardens. The house served as the residence of several prominent families. Three of these families, the Moutons, the Mills, and the Girards, made major additions to the house and contributed greatly to the growth of the town. Jean Mouton, the founder of Vermilionville, built a small structure on the property called the Maison du Manche, or Sunday House. It was used when the family traveled from their home near Caring Crow to attend church services. Mr. Mouton donated land for the church and city hall, around which the village of Vermilionville grew.