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Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Historical Markers
From July 1824 to September 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving French general of the American Revolutionary War, made a tour of the 24 states in the United States. He was received by the populace with a hero's welcome at many stops, and many honors and monuments were presented to commemorate and memorialize the visit.
On Second North Street east of Vine Street, on the left when traveling east.
On the morning of April 5, 1825,
General Lafayette, the hero of the American Revolution, walked up this road from the steamboat landing while a band played "Lafayette's March." Supported on the arm of Governor Pickens, the old General moved . . . — — Map (db m244890) HM
On Cahaba Road, 1.1 miles east of County Road 9, on the right when traveling north.
On April 5, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at the State House, visited Halo Masonic Lodge, and dined at Mr. White's Hotel. — — Map (db m244889) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling north.
Highlights of Selma History
Dallas County was created by Territorial Legislature Feb. 9, 1818. Selma Land Company formed Mar. 19, 1819 by George Phillips, William Rufus King, Jesse Beene, Gilbert Shearer and Caleb Tate. Selma incorporated . . . — — Map (db m37679) HM
On Water Avenue at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Avenue.
Soldier of France
Volunteer in the cause of
American Liberty
Guest of the Nation
Entertained in Selma
On his way to Cahaba
1825
Placed by the Cherokee Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Selma, Alabama
June 14, . . . — — Map (db m37671) HM
On Government Street (U.S. 98) at South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on Government Street.
On this site stood the home of Mayor Samuel H. Garrow, where the Marquis de Lafayette was entertained on his visit to Mobile, April 7, 1825. Lafayette, French officer, statesman, and hero of the American Revolution, visited the United States as . . . — — Map (db m86420) HM
On Dales Ferry Road (County Road 1) at U.S. 84, on the right when traveling west on Dales Ferry Road.
On April 6, 1825, General Lafayette, descending the Alabama River, was honored in Claiborne where he was addressed by James Dellet. — — Map (db m239945) HM
On U.S. 84 at Dales Ferry Road (County Road 1), on the left when traveling west on U.S. 84.
Oldest Building in Monroe County
Erected in 1824 with funds from a public lottery. Lower floor served as a Baptist Church and a Court Room in which William B. Travis, then a resident of Claiborne, practiced law. Visited by General LaFayette April . . . — — Map (db m39203) HM
On U.S. 84 at Old Fort Claiborne Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
Piache, an Indian town visited by DeSoto in 1540 was near here.
DeLuna made a settlement here, Nanipacna in 1560.
Fort Claiborne was erected on the south bluff, in 1813.
LaFayette was entertained here, 1825.
. . . — — Map (db m47639) HM
On North Hull Street at East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Hull Street.
Located on the Federal Road near Line Creek (present Waugh) in eastern Montgomery County, this wayside hotel was built prior to 1818 and was owned by a least two other families before coming into the possession of Walter and Eliza Lucas around . . . — — Map (db m98557) HM
Near Commerce Street at Tallapoosa Street, on the right when traveling south.
On this site stood, until December 1899, the house in which Marquis de Lafayette was given a public reception and ball, April 4, 1825, while on his last tour through the United States.
This tablet is placed by the Society of the Sons of the . . . — — Map (db m70727) HM
Stood 2800 feet north of this point, just west of Line Creek on the Federal Road. Moved to Montgomery in 1978 to serve as the Visitor and Information Center for the Old North Hull Historic District, it is the oldest remaining building in Montgomery . . . — — Map (db m60906) HM
The most popular game among the Indians of this region was "stick ball." This field has been constructed so that the game may be enjoyed again in the Chattahoochee Valley where it was played for hundreds of years. Sometimes known as "little brother . . . — — Map (db m26020) HM
Near County Route 165, 2.3 miles south of Nuckols Road (Road 39).
Pokkecheta, or the ball play, was an ancient and vital part of the social life of the Creeks and a popular game among many groups of Southeastern Indians. The game enhanced
interaction between towns and provided highly ritualized sport and . . . — — Map (db m101817) HM
On Central Row west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
On Sept. 4, 1824, General Lafayette visited Hartford during his triumphal return to the U.S. He was addressed here by Governor Wolcott. — — Map (db m230408) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 1) just east of Waterside Lane, on the right when traveling west.
On August 21, 1824, General Lafayette, traveling on the Post Road, was welcomed with military and civil honors in Killingworth, now Clinton. — — Map (db m245608) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 154) just north of Pennywise Lane, on the right when traveling south.
On August 21, 1824, General Lafayette reached Saybrook where he spent the night while traveling from New York City to Boston, MA. — — Map (db m227271) HM
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Chidsey Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This area, purchased by the Reverend John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton in 1638, was later known as East Farms. It was obtained from Indian sachems Momaugin and Mantowese. In 1639 Thomas Gregson, the first landowner, purchased Solitary Cove, . . . — — Map (db m35312) HM
Born April 3, 1766 Married Anna Fowler Captain Lee’s Portrait-painted by General Kosciusko 1797 Captain of U.S. Revenue Cutter “Eagle” War 1812 Lee Academy built 1821 Hosted Marquis De Lafayette 1824 Named our town ‘Madison’ 1826 First town . . . — — Map (db m243265) HM
On Blinman Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on Blinman Street.
Built 1756 by Captain Nathaniel Shaw, Senior • • • Continental, Colonial and State Naval Office of Nathaniel Shaw, Junior New London, Connecticut During the War of the American Revolution. He was appointed Naval Agent by the Continental . . . — — Map (db m48205) HM
On West 3rd Street at Delaware Street on West 3rd Street.
Built about 1820 by Senator Nicholas Van Dyke. The marriage of Dorcas Van Dyke to Charles I. DuPont took place here Oct. 6, 1824. At this wedding the Marquis de LaFayette was a guest, and gave the bride in marriage. — — Map (db m57131) HM
On North Market Street (Business U.S. 13) just north of Race Street, on the right when traveling north.
On October 6, 1824, General Lafayette entered Brandywine Village and he was escorted to Joseph Tatnall's house where he addressed family members. — — Map (db m210793) HM
On 37th Street Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 37th Street Northwest.
Georgetown University, founded in 1789 by the Reverend John Carroll as a school for students of "Every Religious Profession," is the oldest Catholic university in America, administered by the Jesuits since 1805. According to the 1831 University . . . — — Map (db m121208) HM
On 34th Street Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 34th Street Northwest.
Throughout its history, Georgetown has been at the center of Washington’s political and social life. As early as 1789, Washington and Jefferson met in a local tavern to plan the new capital. The Marquis de Lafayette, who fought with us in the . . . — — Map (db m97757) HM
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at 14th Street Northwest (Highway 1), on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
Site of
Joshua Tennison's Hotel 1818. John Strother 1821. Basil Williamson 1824. Frederick Barnard 1828. Proprietor of Mansion Hotel, Azariah Fuller American House 1833. City Hotel 1843. Willard's Hotel 1847-1901.
Distinguished Guests . . . — — Map (db m6618) HM
On East Greene Street west of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
In Commemoration of
Marquis De Lafayette
and his visit to
Georgia's Capitol
March 27-29, 1825.
Monday March 28 a ball
and supper were given
in his honor in the State
House and a barbecue was . . . — — Map (db m103176) HM
On West Greene Street at South Clarke Street, on the right when traveling west on West Greene Street.
From March 27 to 29, 1825, General Lafayette stayed at
the Government House during his visit to Milledgeville, then Georgia's capital. — — Map (db m227241) HM
On South Jefferson Street at East Hancock Street (Georgia Route 22/24), in the median on South Jefferson Street.
A reproduction of Georgia’s State Capitol 1807-1867 stands on the original site. Wings to the main building were added in 1828 and 1837. Here the Secession Convention met Jan. 16, 1861 and after three days of bitter debate passed the secession act. . . . — — Map (db m36405) HM
Edward D. Tracy, Jr., was born in Macon, Georgia, on Nov. 5, 1833. His father served as Macon’s second Mayor (1826-1828), a Judge of Superior Court, and hosted General Lafayette during his visit to Macon in 1825. The younger Tracy graduated from the . . . — — Map (db m25388) HM
Johnson Square is named for Governor Robert Johnson of South Carolina who befriended the colonists when Georgia was first settled. It was laid out by Oglethorpe and by Colonel William Bull in 1733, and was the first of Savannah's squares. In early . . . — — Map (db m5494) HM
Beneath the monument in this Square repose the remains of Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene, of Rhode Island, who died near Savannah on June 19, 1786, at Mulberry Grove Plantation which had been granted to him by this State in appreciation of his services . . . — — Map (db m5442) HM
On Abercorn Street at President St, on the right when traveling north on Abercorn Street.
This residence is the outstanding monument to the architectural genius of William Jay who completed his designs for its construction prior to his twenty-first birthday. Supervision of the work brought Jay to America in 1817. Its period is English . . . — — Map (db m5772) HM
On Abercorn Street., on the right when traveling north.
In this house
designed by the
Architect
William Jay
in early 1800
Marquis De
Lafayette
was the guest of
the City of Savannah
March 19-21, 1825.
A friend of
Washington and a
defender of
American liberty
"Until . . . — — Map (db m241602) HM
On Jecelin Road, 1.5 miles north of Dixie Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
The Old Federal Road, which intersected the Chattahoochee River at this natural fording site, was originally a Lower Creek Indian Nation trading path. With the advent of colonization, it became one of western Georgia's earliest and most important . . . — — Map (db m40597) HM
On Lumpkin Road at Sigerfoos Road, on the right when traveling north on Lumpkin Road.
Along the Federal Road built in 1811 east and west through this place there passed in 1825 Lafayette Soldier of France and volunteer in the cause of American Liberty “At the first news my heart was enrolled” Here stood the Indian . . . — — Map (db m111889) HM WM
On Broad Street (Georgia Route 15/16) at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
The Eagle Tavern, built in the late 18th century, once stood on the site of the present Lafayette Hotel. A stage coach stop on the Augusta to Macon line, the tavern owned by a Mr. A. Abercrombie was the scene of a great ball held for the Marquis de . . . — — Map (db m24334) HM
On Georgia Route 41, 0 miles north of Fort Perry Road (County Route 49), on the left when traveling north.
The road crossing east and west here is the Old Federal Road, western Georgia’s first vehicular thoroughfare. Beginning at Fort Hawkins (now Macon) it led across the Creek Indian Country to the Alabama River above Mobile. Permission to open the . . . — — Map (db m27257) HM
On 18th Avenue, 0.1 miles south of St. Elmo Drive, on the left when traveling south.
“St. Elmo,” one of the most exquisite examples of the classic houses of America, stands in view of this point. It was built on the old Stagecoach Road, by Colonel Seaborn Jones, for his wife, Mary Howard Jones. Completed in 1833, it was . . . — — Map (db m43119) HM
On Jones Street at McArtan Street on Jones Street.
This is the site of the old Planter's Hotel, which was burned in 1839. There the Marquis de LaFayette was entertained during his visit to Augusta in March 1825. LaFayette landed at Savannah on March 19th and traveled to Augusta with Governor Troup . . . — — Map (db m35526) HM
On 13th Street (U.S. 1) near Independence Drive, on the left when traveling north.
400 feet west of here is Meadow Garden, home of George Walton, Revolutionary Patriot and soldier, Governor, Congressman, Senator, Jurist. With Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, he signed the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, for the State of . . . — — Map (db m33358) HM
On Georgia Route 208, 0.4 miles east of Buckner Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Federal Road across the Creek Indian County, western Georgia’s first vehicular way, passed here leading from Fort Hawkins (now Macon) to the Alabama River above Mobile. The trace, which followed closely the course of the earlier noted Lower . . . — — Map (db m27366) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 278) at Monument street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
The colonial road from Charleston to Vicksburg followed the highway at this point. The route, used by Col. Langdon Welch on his expedition to the Mississippi in 1698, was thereafter followed by British traders. Through Taliaferro Co., it followed . . . — — Map (db m15242) HM
On Myricks Mill Road, 0.2 miles south of Hammock Road/Fountain Road, on the left when traveling north.
This old mill has been in operation in the same building for at least 150 years. In 1825 on his visit to Georgia, Marquis de LaFayette stopped here and found this mill grinding corn and making unbolted flour. As soon as he reached a city market, he . . . — — Map (db m12092) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 278) east of Norwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
On March 25, 1825, General
Lafayette spent the night in
Warrenton on his way from
Augusta to Milledgeville.
He departed the next morning. — — Map (db m227214) HM
On Main Street north of Old Shawneetown Road, on the right when traveling north.
One of Shawneetown's earliest brick buildings, Rawlings' Hotel, stood on this lot. It was built in 1821-1822 for Moses Rawlings, who owned until 1841. On May 7, 1825, it was the site of a reception held for the Marquis de Lafayette during his visit . . . — — Map (db m154634) HM
On Main Street at Old Shawneetown Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Here we honor the spirit of the place called "Shawneetown." This proud spirit was born in the heart of the first stalwart Shawnee brave who saw in this beautiful river site, a homing place. It ignited in the first white settler 17 years before the . . . — — Map (db m154636) HM
On 1st Street, 0.1 miles Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
On Apr. 30, 1825, Lafayette arrived at Gen. Edgar's home, dined at Col. Sweet's Tavern & attended a Ball at William Morrison's house. — — Map (db m223511) HM
On Spring Street just north of East Court Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
General Lafayette was the official guest of the State of Indiana at Jeffersonville on May 12, 1825 at the house of Former Governor Posey on the West corner of Front and Fort Streets. He was welcomed by the Governor of the the State, by a . . . — — Map (db m221572) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 66) 0.2 miles east of Girl Scout Road, on the right when traveling west.
On May 9, 1825, General Lafayette survived sinking of steamboat "Mechanic" nearby & continued to Louisville aboard passing steamboat "Paragon" — — Map (db m243576) HM
On Versailles Road (U.S. 60) 0.3 miles west of Man O War Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Here on May 14, 1825, General LaFayette was entertained by Major John Keene who had served as his aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m30837) HM
On Old Shelbyville Road, 0.1 miles south of Locust Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Davis Tavern, built in the early 1800's, was a principal stagecoach stop. Distinguished guests included Lafayette, Clay, and the Breckinridges. According to legend, Lafayette lost a ring under the tavern steps during an 1824 visit. Union . . . — — Map (db m161787) HM
On Second Street at Kennedy, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
Built by Thomas Carneal, a founder
of Covington, on land purchased
in 1814 from Thomas Kennedy.
First brick house in the city.
Georgian in concept, style reveals
the influence of the great Italian
architect Andrea Palladio. In 1825
Lafayette . . . — — Map (db m78041) HM
On Riverfront Drive just south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ned Buntline. Pen name of Edward Z. C. Judson,
father of the dime novel, came to
Smithland to publish his works;
lived here in 1845. He brought
fame to “Buffalo Bill” (William Cody)
thru stories and promotion
of his renowned . . . — — Map (db m170134) HM
Near East McDonald Parkway, 0.1 miles west of Limestone Street.
On May 21, 1825, during a third, triumphal, visit to America, the Marquis de la Fayette, 67, visited Maysville. In appreciation for his services on General Washington's staff, and a commander of American troops, the town rolled out the red carpet . . . — — Map (db m83971) HM
On Sutton Street south of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
On May 21, 1825, General Lafayette landed at Fish St. Escorted to Capt. Langhorne's hotel, he dined and met with Revolutionary War veterans. — — Map (db m221946) HM
On North 3rd Street (U.S. 31E/150), on the right when traveling north.
Black's Store and Tavern operated here on Lot #64 by 1820. Moses Black, the tavernkeeper, was also a noted coppersmith who signed his craft-work and had his copper-works in a log shop at the rear of the tavern. The new name for Black's Tavern became . . . — — Map (db m74290) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 62) at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Site of stone tavern/inn built
by stonemason Thomas Metcalfe,
later governor of Ky. Owned by
Henry Watkins and wife Elizabeth,
widow of Rev. John Clay and mother
of Henry Clay. Lafayette, traveling
from Frankfort to Lexington, was
entertained . . . — — Map (db m170017) HM
On Lafayette Street south of Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south.
One of the earliest remaining architecturally significant buildings in the city. Originally the residence of Judge Charles Tessier, first Probate Judge of East Baton Rouge Parish, who acquired the property in the early 1800's through the claim of . . . — — Map (db m88281) HM
Near Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
French calvary officer who served as aide-de-camp to General Lafayette in Continental Army, 1781. Agent in selection of lands in Louisiana given by congress to Lafayette and host to the general on his 1825 visit to Louisiana. — — Map (db m143689) HM
Near Chartres Street at St. Peter Street, on the left when traveling east.
[Panel 1:]
Erected 1795-1799,
Don Gilberto Guillemard, architect.
Constructed financed and directed by Don Andres Almonester y Roxas.
The mansard roof was added in 1847.
The illustrious Cabildo (Spanish colonial city council) held its . . . — — Map (db m21508) HM
On Elm Street (U.S. 1) south of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south.
On June 24, 1825, General Lafayette spent the night here at Spring's Tavern on his way
to Portland. He stopped again on June 26 traveling south. — — Map (db m204927) HM
On Generals Highway (Maryland Route 178) at Defense Highway (Maryland Route 450), on the left when traveling south on Generals Highway.
Across the road stood the three mile oak under which General George Washington passed on his way to Annapolis December 19, 1783 to resign his commission as Commander in Chief of the Continental Armies. According to tradition, General Smallwood, . . . — — Map (db m76022) HM
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) at John Hanson Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east on West Street.
Upper Plaque: This oak tree planted in 1967 perpetuates the memory of the original Three Mile Oak which stood nearby as explained in the marker below.
Lower Plaque: Trunk of the Three Mile Oak Under this tree passed General George . . . — — Map (db m2877) HM
Near College Avenue (Maryland Route 450) at King George Street (Maryland Route 450).
This tablet is placed upon the Liberty Tree by the Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Annapolis, Maryland, October 19, 1907 to commemorate the first treaty made here with the . . . — — Map (db m241906) HM
On Shawan Road at Western Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Shawan Road.
Colonel Nicholas Merryman Bosley, builder, 1810, awarded silver tankard “by the hand of Lafayette” for best cultivated Maryland farm, 1824. Also home of John Merryman, early importer, 1848, of registered Hereford cattle, still, 1967, . . . — — Map (db m2280) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 222) 0.1 miles south of Center Street (Maryland Route 276), on the right when traveling north.
Built 1813, probably by Daniel Megredy. Lafayette was entertained here in 1824. Later owned by Cornelius Smith (1792–1858), farmer and philanthropist who financed road construction to create jobs for the unemployed and aided public education . . . — — Map (db m127920) HM
Not only does the Lower Susquehanna River have an impressive natural history, but a rich cultural history as well. From where you stand the famous explorer John Smith made it only a little farther up the river in his schooner. A fascinating group . . . — — Map (db m146988) HM
On West Patrick Street (State Highway 144) at South Court Street, on the left when traveling west on West Patrick Street. Reported permanently removed.
This part of downtown Frederick has long been a place of lodging and hospitality for travelers along the National Road. Kimball's Inn, Talbott's Tavern, the City Hotel and the Francis Scott Key Hotel have occupied this site for over two hundred . . . — — Map (db m104243) HM
On Council Street, on the right when traveling east.
In this home General Lafayette lodged as a guest of Colonel John McPherson Dec. 29-31, 1824. In 1840 Francis Scott Key author of the National Anthem was inspired here to write the poem that honors his cousin Mrs. Eleanor Potts . . . — — Map (db m88946) HM
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road.
Friend of America and Liberty Arrived at the bridge nearby on his way to Frederick December 29, 1824 —————— Created by a delegation of citizens including the gallant Lawrence Everhart who had come to escort him into the city Lafayette made here an . . . — — Map (db m2326) HM
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road. Reported permanently removed.
In 1800, travelers expected to ford rivers or use ferries that were slow and often risky in bad weather. The Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike Company, building the first leg of the National Road in 1805, set out to revolutionize American . . . — — Map (db m2321) HM
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road. Reported missing.
The stone demijohn and memorial plaque, placed by the Sons of the American Revolution, were originally located on a bridge crossing the Monocacy River about 2 miles east of this site. The stone bridge of four arches and two 65-foot spans was . . . — — Map (db m136898) HM
Near Clarke Place, on the right when traveling west.
1777 Built at direction of Maryland General Assembly
1778-79 Quartered Hessian and Convention prisoners captured at Bennington and Saratoga
1782 Quartered Hessian and Bayreuth Yager Regiments following Cornwallis' surrender
1799 . . . — — Map (db m2739) HM
On Urbana Pike/Georgetown Pike (Maryland Route 355) at Araby Church Road on Urbana Pike/Georgetown Pike.
This boulder, taken from the bed of the improved Rt. 355 (formerly US Rte. 240) previously stood approximately 50 ft to the south at a point where the old Urbana Road/Georgetown Pike (now Araby Church Road) intersects the relocated improved highway. . . . — — Map (db m78432) HM
On Union Ave at St. John St, on the left when traveling east on Union Ave.
On July 29, 1825, General Lafayette visited Havre de Grace after he descended the Susquehanna River aboard the Steamboat Norfolk. — — Map (db m160215) HM
On Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144) just west of Roxbury Mills Road (Maryland Route 97), on the right when traveling west.
Robert Inn is one of several 19th-century taverns still standing along Frederick Turnpike, also known as MD 144. Reaching here by 1808, the roadway connected Baltimore with Frederick and western Maryland. The new turnpike quickly became popular . . . — — Map (db m147265) HM
On Cambridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cur non?
In memory of Major General Marquis de Lafayette
soldier, statesman,
citizen of France
and of the United States.
On August 31, 1824
Lafayette was the guest
of honor
at a banquet held
in this building. . . . — — Map (db m220801) HM
On Summer Street at Essex Street, on the left when traveling north on Summer Street.
On the northwest corner of Essex and North Streets sits the Jonathan Corwin House ("Witch House") (1642-1675), a high style First Period house built for a late 17th c. merchant who served as a judge for the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Nearby at 9 . . . — — Map (db m161190) HM
On Huntington Road (Massachusetts Route 112) at Buffington Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Huntington Road.
General LaFayette, friend of America in its struggle for liberty,
visited Worthington June 13, 1825.
Was a guest overnight at the tavern
then located on this site. — — Map (db m155524) HM
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Site of the Fourth Meeting House built in 1756. Here Washington worshipped in 1775. Constitutional Convention of Massachusetts held here in 1779. Lafayette welcomed here in 1824. — — Map (db m77777) HM
On Beacon Street at Charles Street, on the left when traveling west on Beacon Street.
The Common an Historic Overview In 1634, only four years after John Winthrop and the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony settled the Shawmut Peninsula and created the town of Boston, these colonists bought a 48-acre tract of land on the . . . — — Map (db m176868) HM
On Stafford Street at Northside Road, on the right when traveling west on Stafford Street.
On Sept. 3. 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed here at Wilson's Coffee House where
refreshments were served and local residents assembled. — — Map (db m203052) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 12/62) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Lafayette’s tour on Sept. 3, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed at the entrance of the village where he was addressed by Isaac Goodwin of Sterling. — — Map (db m211720) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Publick House Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Publick House, founded by civic leader Ebenezer Crafts in 1771, and the adjacent retail building are survivors of the time when the Common was the commercial center of Sturbridge. The inn served as a stage stop on the Worcester-Stafford . . . — — Map (db m118864) HM
Near S. Broadway Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
When the Spanish laid out the town of Natchez about 1790, they set aside land on the bluff for use as a public park. In 1839, after the city had sold off most of the park and built Broadway Street, writer Joseph Holt Ingraham complained . . . — — Map (db m87177) HM
Near South Broadway just south of Bellerive Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Clement DeLore DeTreget could stand up here looking over the gentle sweep of this great River bend, and could see the homes of his village nestled in the sylvan vale below.
In 1767, four years after Spain required all west of the River, . . . — — Map (db m139705) HM
On Industrial Drive at S Fruit Street, on the left when traveling east on Industrial Drive.
Lafayette Posts
Between these posts
originally in front
of the State House
General Lafayette
entered the capitol
grounds on his visit
to Concord
June 22, 1825 — — Map (db m140984) HM
On June 22, 1825, General Lafayette was received by the State Legislature in the State House. He returned on June 27, 1825 heading west. — — Map (db m236852) HM
On Portsmouth Avenue at Post Road (New Hampshire Route 151), on the left when traveling west on Portsmouth Avenue.
On Sept. 1, 1824, General Lafayette was received by the citizens of Greenland at a triumphal arch erected in front of the local hotel. — — Map (db m186251) HM
Upon invitation of President Monroe, issued at the request of the Congress, Marquis de LaFayette, Revolutionary War hero, revisited the United States for a goodwill tour which included an extensive visit to New Hampshire towns. He passed this spot . . . — — Map (db m77815) HM
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