Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
Photographed By West Point PAO, June 2022
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker Dedication
Jérémie Robert (above right), Consul General of France in New York, helped unveil the new historical marker (above) commemorating the 1824 and 1825 visits to West Point of Maj. Gen. Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution.
hero of the Am. Rev. who reviewed & dined
with cadets, Sept. 15, 1824. He visited
again July 2, 1825.
Erected 2022 by NY Daughters of the American Revolution, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 73.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1825.
Location. 41° 22.386′ N, 73° 57.773′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from New South Post Road, on the right when traveling north. Located on the grounds of the West Point Visitor's Center, outside the gate of the Military Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2107 New South Post Rd, Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Path to Victory (here, next to this marker); Essayons— “Let Us Try” (here, next to this marker); Town of Highlands (a few steps from this marker); Abrams Gate (within shouting
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Regarding Lafayette's Tour. When America declared its independence on July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies were pulled into a conflict with one of the world’s most formidable powers, Great Britain. The colonies’ actions against Great Britain inspired a young French aristocrat and military officer, Marquis de Lafayette, to depart his native France to fight in the American Revolution. Lafayette served as a commander with the Continental Army throughout the war and helped secure French support for the American cause. This support played an integral part in securing American victory during the war.
Celebrated as a hero in the U.S and France, Lafayette eventually returned to his home country. In 1824 Marquis de Lafayette was invited to visit the United States for the first time in 41 years. As an American hero and one of the only surviving commanders from
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Additional keywords. West Point, US Military Academy
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2022, by Frederick Bothwell of Georgetown, Texas. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2022, by Frederick Bothwell of Georgetown, Texas. 2. submitted on January 27, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
