Montpelier in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Lafayette’s Tour / Le Tour De Lafayette

Mapping the Farewell Tour™

— The Lafayette Trail —

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

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 24, 2021

1. Lafayette’s Tour Marker

Facing State Street.

Inscription. Lafayette’s Tour On June 28, 1825, Lafayette was led to the State House. He visited Representatives Hall and reviewed troops assembled on the common.

Le Tour De Lafayette Le 28 Juin 1825, Lafayette fut conduit dans la chambre des représentants, puis passa en revue des troupes assemblées à l’extérieur.

Erected 2021 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 37.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. 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 June 28, 1825.

Location. 44° 15.692′ N, 72° 34.778′ W. Marker is in Montpelier, Vermont, in Washington County. Marker is on State Street west of Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 State St, Montpelier VT 05609, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vermont Equality For Same-Sex Couples (within shouting distance of this marker); Steel Krupp Gun (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State House (about 300 feet away); Ethan Allen

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(about 400 feet away); Ammi B. Young (about 400 feet away); Thomas Chittenden (about 500 feet away); Site of the Caldwell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Senator William Upham (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montpelier.

Also see . . .
1. Lafayette's Tour. Lafayette's Trail website entry:
includes links to the other 60 markers in the series. (Submitted on November 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Le Tour De Lafayette’s Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 24, 2021

2. Le Tour De Lafayette’s Marker

In French, on the reverse side.

Lafayette’s Tour Marker site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 25, 2021

3. Lafayette’s Tour Marker site

Just to the left of the Vermont State Museum.

Portrait of General Lafayette image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia, 1826

4. Portrait of General Lafayette

by Samuel Morse in 1826.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.