Downtown in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
LaFayette Park
Erected 1936 by New York State.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 42° 39.17′ N, 73° 45.371′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Washington Avenue just south of Hawk Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Modern Electricity (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academy Park (about 300 feet away); General Philip Henry Sheridan Monument (about 400 feet away); Joseph Henry (about 400 feet away); Lincoln in Albany (about 400 feet away); Schuyler Mansion (about 400 feet away); Site of Main Entrance to Old Capitol (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.