Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour™

— The Lafayette Trail —

Lafayette's Tour Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 17, 2021

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On July 29, 1825, General Lafayette visited Havre de Grace after he descended the Susquehanna River aboard the Steamboat Norfolk.

Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1825.

Location. 39° 33.107′ N, 76° 5.498′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Ave and St. John St, on the left when traveling east on Union Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Major General Marquis De LaFayette (here, next to this marker); Susquehanna Lower Ferry (a few steps from this marker); American Legion Post No. 47 (within shouting distance of this marker); Matilda O'Neill Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Susquehanna River Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Susquehanna Lower Ferry (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Under Attack (about 300 feet away); Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 15, 2020

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Lafayette Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 15, 2020

3. Lafayette Statue

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 15, 2020

4. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2020, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2020, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.