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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.
 
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General Lafayette Visits Cahawba Marker
1 Alabama, Dallas County, Cahaba — General Lafayette Visits Cahawba
On Second North Street east of Vine Street, on the left when traveling east.
2 Alabama, Dallas County, Cahaba — 97 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Cahaba Road, 1.1 miles east of County Road 9, on the right when traveling north.
3 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Highlights of Selma History / William Rufus DeVane King 1786-1853
On Broad Street (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling north.
4 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — This Tablet Commemorates the Visit of Lafayette
On Water Avenue at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Avenue.
5 Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Le Marquis de Lafayette visited Mobile
On Government Street (U.S. 98) at South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on Government Street.
6 Alabama, Monroe County, Perdue Hill — 66 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Dales Ferry Road (County Road 1) at U.S. 84, on the right when traveling west on Dales Ferry Road.
7 Alabama, Monroe County, Perdue Hill — Masonic Lodge No. 3
On U.S. 84 at Dales Ferry Road (County Road 1), on the left when traveling west on U.S. 84.
8 Alabama, Monroe County, Perdue Hill — Piache
On U.S. 84 at Old Fort Claiborne Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
9 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Lucas TavernEarly 19th century
On North Hull Street at East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Hull Street.
10 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Lucas Tavern / Lafayette
On East Jefferson Street at North Hull Street, on the left when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.
11 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Marquis de Lafayette
Near Commerce Street at Tallapoosa Street, on the right when traveling south.
12 Alabama, Montgomery County, Waugh — Lucas TavernCirca 1818
On AL-8 (U.S. 80), on the right.
13 Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — Indian Ball Ground
Near State Highway 165.
14 Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — 5 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
Near Old Federal Road, 0.6 miles east of Alabama Route 165, on the left when traveling east.
15 Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — Pokkecheta, or the Ball Play — Creek Heritage Trail —
Near County Route 165, 2.3 miles south of Nuckols Road (Road 39).
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16 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — 35 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Fairwell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Central Row west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
17 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Clinton — 72 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On East Main Street (U.S. 1) just east of Waterside Lane, on the right when traveling west.
18 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Old Saybrook, Old Saybrook Center — 55 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 154) just north of Pennywise Lane, on the right when traveling south.
19 Connecticut, New Haven County, East Haven, The Centre — East Haven
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 100) at Chidsey Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
20 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison, Madison Center — Frederick W. Lee, EsqPatriot • Statesman
On Meeting House Lane.
21 Connecticut, New London County, New London — Shaw Mansion
On Blinman Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on Blinman Street.
22 Connecticut, Tolland County, Tolland — 12 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Tolland Green (Connecticut Route 195) north of Tolland Stage Road (Connecticut Route 74), on the right when traveling south.
23 Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle — NC-A5 — Van Dyke House
On West 3rd Street at Delaware Street on West 3rd Street.
24 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Brandywine Village — 87 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On North Market Street (Business U.S. 13) just north of Race Street, on the right when traveling north.
25 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — America's Oldest Catholic University
On 37th Street Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 37th Street Northwest.
26 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Political Salons of Georgetown
On 34th Street Northwest at O Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 34th Street Northwest.
27 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — The New WillardErected 1901
On Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest at 14th Street Northwest (Highway 1), on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
28 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — 34 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, 0.2 miles east of 11th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west.
29 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — In Commemoration of Marquis De Lafayette
On East Greene Street west of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
30 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — 24 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On West Greene Street at South Clarke Street, on the right when traveling west on West Greene Street.
31 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — 005-1A — Old State Capitol>>>>--- 2 Blocks --->
On South Jefferson Street at East Hancock Street (Georgia Route 22/24), in the median on South Jefferson Street.
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32 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — 011-20 — General Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr.1833 – 1863
Near Riverside Drive (U.S. 23) at Jones Street.
33 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — 025-38A — Johnson Square
On Bull Street near West Bryan Street.
34 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — 025-12 — Nathanael Greene Monument
Near Bull Street at Congress Street.
35 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — 025-26 — Owens-Thomas HouseMarquis de Lafayette
On Abercorn Street at President St, on the right when traveling north on Abercorn Street.
36 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Richardson-Owens-Thomas HouseMarquis De Lafayette
On Abercorn Street., on the right when traveling north.
37 Georgia, Chattahoochee County, Fort Benning — Old Federal Road
On Jecelin Road, 1.5 miles north of Dixie Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
38 Georgia, Chattahoochee County, Fort Benning — The Lafayette Monument
On Lumpkin Road at Sigerfoos Road, on the right when traveling north on Lumpkin Road.
39 Georgia, Hancock County, Sparta — 070-2 — Old Eagle Tavern
On Broad Street (Georgia Route 15/16) at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
40 Georgia, Jones County, Clinton — LaFayette
On Pulaski Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on Pulaski Street.
41 Georgia, Marion County, Buena Vista — 098-2 — Old Federal Road<------->
On Georgia Route 41, 0 miles north of Fort Perry Road (County Route 49), on the left when traveling north.
42 Georgia, Muscogee County, Columbus — 106-9 — St. Elmo
On 18th Avenue, 0.1 miles south of St. Elmo Drive, on the left when traveling south.
43 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-42 — LaFayette Visits Augusta
On Jones Street at McArtan Street on Jones Street.
44 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-34 — Meadow GardenHome of George Walton ← 400 Ft. —«
On 13th Street (U.S. 1) near Independence Drive, on the left when traveling north.
45 Georgia, Talbot County, Talbotton — 133-3B — Old Federal Road
On Georgia Route 208, 0.4 miles east of Buckner Road, on the right when traveling west.
46 Georgia, Taliaferro County, Crawfordville — 131-9 — The Common Road of the English Following Old Indian Trail
On Broad Street (U.S. 278) at Monument street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
47 Georgia, Twiggs County, Jeffersonville — 143-4 — Myricks Mill
On Myricks Mill Road, 0.2 miles south of Hammock Road/Fountain Road, on the left when traveling north.
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48 Georgia, Warren County, Warrenton — 76 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Main Street (U.S. 278) east of Norwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
49 Illinois, Gallatin County, Old Shawneetown — 81 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Main Street, 0.1 miles Old Shawneetown Road, on the right when traveling north.
50 Illinois, Gallatin County, Old Shawneetown — Rawlings' Hotel
On Main Street north of Old Shawneetown Road, on the right when traveling north.
51 Illinois, Gallatin County, Old Shawneetown — The Spirit of ShawneetownOldest Town in Illinois
On Main Street at Old Shawneetown Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
52 Illinois, Randolph County, Kaskaskia — 79 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On 1st Street, 0.1 miles Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
53 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — General LaFayette
On Spring Street just north of East Court Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
54 Indiana, Perry County, Cannelton — 110 — Lafayette's Tour
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 66) 0.2 miles east of Girl Scout Road, on the right when traveling west.
55 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — 2 — Keeneland
On Versailles Road (U.S. 60) 0.3 miles west of Man O War Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
56 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 50 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Wilkinson Street, on the left when traveling north.
57 Kentucky, Jefferson County, Middletown — Davis Tavern
On Old Shelbyville Road, 0.1 miles south of Locust Road, on the left when traveling south.
58 Kentucky, Kenton County, Covington — 1429 — Carneal House, ca. 1815
On Second Street at Kennedy, on the right when traveling east on Second Street.
59 Kentucky, Livingston County, Smithland — 938 — Ned Buntline / Gower House
On Riverfront Drive just south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
60 Kentucky, Mason County, Maysville — La Fayette's Visit to MaysvilleFish Street Landing — May 21, 1825 —
Near East McDonald Parkway, 0.1 miles west of Limestone Street.
61 Kentucky, Mason County, Maysville — 92 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Sutton Street south of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
62 Kentucky, Nelson County, Bardstown — The Lafayette HotelCirca 1825
On North 3rd Street (U.S. 31E/150), on the right when traveling north.
63 Kentucky, Woodford County, Versailles — 1798 — Watkins Tavern
On South Main Street (U.S. 62) at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
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64 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Downtown — Lafayette Building
On Lafayette Street south of Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south.
65 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Downtown — Lafayette Buildings
Near Lafayette Street south of Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south.
66 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — Gabriel Armand Allard Du Plantier1753-1827
Near Oxford Avenue north of Amherst Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
67 Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — The CabildoNational Historic Landmark — Louisiana State Museum —
Near Chartres Street at St. Peter Street, on the left when traveling east.
68 Maine, York County, Biddeford — 67 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Elm Street (U.S. 1) south of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south.
69 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Parole — The General’s Highway
On Generals Highway (Maryland Route 178) at Defense Highway (Maryland Route 450), on the left when traveling south on Generals Highway.
70 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Parole — Trunk of the Three Mile Oak
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) at John Hanson Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east on West Street.
71 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, St. John's College — Liberty Tree
Near College Avenue (Maryland Route 450) at King George Street (Maryland Route 450).
72 Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland — Among Family: Poe’s Original Burial Place
Near West Fayette Street at North Greene Street.
73 Maryland, Baltimore County, Cockeysville — Hayfields
On Shawan Road at Western Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Shawan Road.
74 Maryland, Cecil County, Port Deposit — Gerry House
On Main Street (Maryland Route 222) 0.1 miles south of Center Street (Maryland Route 276), on the right when traveling north.
75 Maryland, Cecil County, Port Deposit — Rich History of the Lower Susquehanna
Near S. Main Street.
76 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — A Good Night's RestFrederick's Hotel Block — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation
On West Patrick Street (State Highway 144) at South Court Street, on the left when traveling west on West Patrick Street. Reported permanently removed.
77 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — General LaFayette
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road.
78 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — Hessian Barracks - Witness to History
Near Clarke Place, on the right when traveling west.
79 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — Jug BridgeAn engineering marvel for early America — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation
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.
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80 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — Jug Bridge Monument
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road. Reported missing.
81 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — The Ross Home
On Council Street, on the right when traveling east.
82 Maryland, Frederick County, Urbana — Dennis Memorial
On Urbana Pike/Georgetown Pike (Maryland Route 355) at Araby Church Road on Urbana Pike/Georgetown Pike.
83 Maryland, Harford County, Havre de Grace — 10 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Union Ave at St. John St, on the left when traveling east on Union Ave.
84 Maryland, Howard County, Cooksville — Roberts InnA 200-Year-Old Turnpike Tavern
On Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144) just west of Roxbury Mills Road (Maryland Route 97), on the right when traveling west.
85 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Major General Marquis de Lafayette
On Cambridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
86 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — McIntire Historic DistrictEssex National Heritage Area
On Summer Street at Essex Street, on the left when traveling north on Summer Street.
87 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Worthington — General LaFayette
On Huntington Road (Massachusetts Route 112) at Buffington Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Huntington Road.
88 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Cambridge, Mid-Cambridge — Fourth Meeting House
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
89 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Beacon Hill — The Common / Charles Street
On Beacon Street at Charles Street, on the left when traveling west on Beacon Street.
90 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Charlton — 64 — Lafayette’s TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Stafford Street at Northside Road, on the right when traveling west on Stafford Street.
91 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sterling — 59 — Lafayette’s TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 12/62) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
92 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Commerce on the Common
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Publick House Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
93 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Boylston — 84 — Lafayette’s TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Worcester Street (Massachusetts Route 140) at Church Street, on the right on Worcester Street.
94 Mississippi, Adams County, Natchez — Bluff Park - Playground for the CityNatchez Trails
Near S. Broadway Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
95 Missouri, St. Louis, Carondelet — Carondelet
Near South Broadway just south of Bellerive Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
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96 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — Lafayette Posts
On Industrial Drive at S Fruit Street, on the left when traveling east on Industrial Drive.
97 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — 56 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Park Street, on the left when traveling west.
98 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — Rev Jacob Cram
On Main Street (U.S. 202) at Hopkinton Road (New Hampshire Route 103), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
99 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Greenland — 33 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Portsmouth Avenue at Post Road (New Hampshire Route 151), on the left when traveling west on Portsmouth Avenue.
100 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Northwood — 024 — LaFayette's Tour
On U.S. 4.

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