Old Shawneetown in Gallatin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour™

— The Lafayette Trail —

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

Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 15, 2022

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On May 7, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at Rawlings' Hotel where a repast had been prepared in his honor.

Erected 2022 by IL Daughters of the American Revolution; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 81.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. 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 year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 37° 41.809′ N, 88° 8.052′ W. Marker is in Old Shawneetown, Illinois, in Gallatin County. Marker is on Main Street, 0.1 miles Old Shawneetown Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 656 Main St, Shawneetown IL 62984, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rawlings' Hotel (here, next to this marker); Kaskaskia-Shawneetown and Goshen Trails (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Clark in Illinois (about 400 feet away); Lewis & Clark Expedition (about 400 feet away); The Spirit of Shawneetown (about 400 feet away); General Logan's Marriage (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Tent City (approx. 0.2 miles away); The John Marshall Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Shawneetown.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 15, 2022

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.