Indian Head-Leigh in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Layfayette Land Grant
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 23, 2022
1. Layfayette Land Grant Marker
July 4th, 1825
By Act of the U.S. Congress
A township, six square miles, was granted to the Marquis de Lafayette, here, in gratitude for his generous aid during the American Revolutionary War.
Erected by Florida Chapter Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1825.
Location. 30° 26.054′ N, 84° 15.331′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Indian Head-Leigh. Marker is at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway (U.S. 27) and Old St. Augustine Road, on the right when traveling east on Apalachee Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1583 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee FL 32301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Fort Park (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Old Fort Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); His Dream Dies With Him (approx. 0.8 miles away); Land of the Apalachee (approx. 0.8 miles away); De Soto Winter Encampment Site 1539~1540 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Governor John W. Martin House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Tallahassee Democrat
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Also see . . . Lafayette Land Grant. (Submitted on October 10, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 23, 2022
2. Layfayette Land Grant Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
