West Boylston in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Lafayette’s Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
Photographed By Stephen St. Denis, August 18, 2022
1. Lafayette’s Tour Marker
On Sept. 3, 1824, General Lafayette was received in West Boylston where a company of cavalry joined the Frenchman’s escort.
Erected 2022. (Marker Number 84.)
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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1824.
Location. 42° 21.905′ N, 71° 46.888′ W. Marker is in West Boylston, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of Worcester Street (Massachusetts Route 140) and Church Street, on the right on Worcester Street. Located in front of the Bigelow Tavern (c.1770) the present home of the West Boylston Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Worcester St, West Boylston MA 01583, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mary Sawyer’s Birthplace (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Lafayette’s Tour (approx. 5.1 miles away); "Mary Had a Little Lamb" (approx. 5.2 miles away); Shrewsbury Minute Men (approx. 5.8 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 5.9 miles away); Prescott Grist Mill
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Photographed By Stephen St. Denis, August 18, 2022
2. Lafayette’s Tour Marker
The Marker in front of the Bigelow Tavern.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2022, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2022, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
