Uniontown in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 10, 2022
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
On May 26, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at the courthouse by Albert Gallatin. He returned May 28 en route to Pittsburgh.
Erected 2022 by Daughters of the American Revolution and William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 74.)
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, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1825.
Location. 39° 54.077′ N, 79° 43.52′ W. Marker is in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Business U.S. 40) and North Beeson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Marker is located in Eberly Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 N Beeson Ave, Uniontown PA 15401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Jefferson and Albert Gallatin (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Walter J. "Buzz" Storey Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); George C. Marshall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roll Of Honor (about 500 feet away); Uniontown
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 10, 2022
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Marker can be seen at the far left.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
