Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Major General Marquis de Lafayette
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
1. Major General Marquis de Lafayette Marker
Cur non?
In memory of Major General Marquis de Lafayette soldier, statesman, citizen of France and of the United States. On August 31, 1824 Lafayette was the guest of honor at a banquet held in this building.
Presented to Hamilton Hall by the American Friends of Lafayette
Erected 1965 by The American Friends of Lafayette.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayettes Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1965.
Location. 42° 31.177′ N, 70° 53.962′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is on Cambridge Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Cambridge St, Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hamilton Hall (here, next to this marker); Remond Family (a few steps from this marker); Deacon John Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pickering House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Pickering II House (about 500 feet away); Brigadier General Frederick West Lander (about 500 feet away); Thomas Barnard D.D. (about 500 feet away); Arthur Forrester Devereux (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
Regarding Major General Marquis de Lafayette. The phrase 'Cur non?' (Why not?) was Lafayette's motto.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. Major General Marquis de Lafayette Marker
The marker is to the left of the main entrance to Hamilton Hall.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
3. Major General Marquis de Lafayette Marker
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
4. Marker on Hamilton Hall
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
5. Hamilton Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
