Brandywine Village in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour

— The Lafayette Trail —

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

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On October 6, 1824, General Lafayette entered Brandywine Village and he was escorted to Joseph Tatnall's house where he addressed family members.

Erected 2022 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 87.)

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, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1824.

Location. 39° 45.071′ N, 75° 32.585′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Village. It is on North Market Street (Business U.S. 13) just north of Race Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 N Market St, Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joseph Tatnall House (a few steps from this marker); Brandywine Village (a few steps from this marker); 1st Rhode Island Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandywine Village and the Road to Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor James H. Sills, Jr. Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forgotten Heroes (about 500 feet away); Brandywine Pumping Station (about 500 feet away); James H. Sills, Jr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.