Jamestown in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Visit
Erected 2014 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number V-62.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1824.
Location. 37° 13.614′ N, 76° 47.039′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on Jamestown Road (Virginia Route 31) south of Greenspring Road (Virginia Route 614), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French Troops At Jamestown (a few steps from this marker); Argall Town (a few steps from this marker); Blockhouses Near Jamestown (within shouting distance of this marker); Maryland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Carolina (about 400 feet away); New Hampshire (about 400 feet away); Kentucky (about 400 feet away); Connecticut (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.