Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
Erected 2021 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 34.)
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 October 15, 1824.
Location. 38° 52.315′ N, 76° 59.674′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, 0.2 miles east of 11th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Swift Boats, Home and Friend to Their Six Man Crew (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Swift Boats (PCFs) and the Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); Swift Boat PCF-1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome Aboard the Display Ship BARRY (DD-993) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Museum of the U.S. Navy
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Also see . . . Lafayette's Tour. William G. Pomeroy Foundation article sharing a narration of the visit. (Submitted on October 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
