South Sanford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Site Of Tavern
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019
1. Site Of Tavern Marker
Site of tavern at which in 1797 Louis Philippe, King of France, accompanied by his two brothers the Duke De Montpensier and Count De Beaujolais, and Tallerand, afterward the noted French Diplomatist stopped on their way from Portsmouth N.H. to Portland, Me.
Lafayette stopped here in 1825.
Erected by Benapeag Chapter D.A.R of Sanford, Me.
Erected by Benapeag Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 43° 24.448′ N, 70° 44.115′ W. Marker is in South Sanford, Maine, in York County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Patriot Lane, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sanford ME 04073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sanford Post Office (approx. 2.8 miles away); Sanford Town Hall (approx. 2.9 miles away); Orrin Roberts Blacksmith Shop (approx. 2.9 miles away); Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Sanford Maine War Memorial Flagpole (approx. 2.9 miles away); Sanford Maine War Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Soldiers & Sailors Park Memorial (approx. 3 miles away).
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019
2. Site Of Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
