Yorktown in York County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Bicentennial of the Treaties of Paris and Versailles

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2021

1. Bicentennial of the Treaties of Paris and Versailles Marker

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A l'occasion du bicentenaire des traites de Paris et de Versailles qui consacrerent le 3 septembre 1783 l'Independance des Estats-Unis d'Amerique cette plaque a ete apposee par les Filles de la Revolution Americaine en temoignage de gratitude envers les artisans qui s'etaient voues

"Au plus beau des ouvrages -- l'elaboration de la paix"
(Benjamin Franklin)

On September 3, 1983, the bicentennial of the Treaties of Paris and Versailles which secured the peace and established the Independence of the United States of America. This tablet was offered by the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution as a grateful tribute to the architects of these treaties, who dedicated themselves to

"The best of all works -- the work of peace."
(Benjamin Franklin)

Erected by National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, US Revolutionary

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. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1783.

Location. 37° 14.002′ N, 76° 30.31′ W. Marker is in Yorktown, Virginia, in York County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street and Bacon Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 Main St, Yorktown VA 23690, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monument to the Alliance and Victory (a few steps from this marker); French American Revolutionary War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ratification of the Treaty of Paris (a few steps from this marker); Yorktown Campaign Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Men of the French Fleet (within shouting distance of this marker); Yorktown Victory Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Victory Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yorktown.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2021

2. Bicentennial of the Treaties of Paris and Versailles Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.