Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 17, 2021
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
On July 29, 1825, General Lafayette visited Havre de Grace after he descended the Susquehanna River aboard the Steamboat Norfolk.
Erected 2020 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; The 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 Lafayettes 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
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
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Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, November 15, 2020
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
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 February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2020, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 27 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.
