Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Marquis de La Fayette
Where You Are Standing
On September, 1824
La Fayette sculpture by Randy Nelson, 1996
Made possible by a grant from The Hartford Courant Foundation
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1824.
Location. 41° 45.954′ N, 72° 40.377′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Central Row and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Row. Located in front of Connecticut's Old State House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Main Street, Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prudence Crandall (here, next to this marker); Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (a few steps from this marker); The First Meeting of Washington and Rochambeau (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor's Foot Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Governor's Foot Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); World's First Pay Telephone (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.