Johnstown in Fulton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General Lafayette

Photographed By Scott J. Payne, April 22, 2023

1. General Lafayette Marker

Inscription.
Attended conference of the Six Nations in Johnstown, March 4-10, 1778, and was given the name "Kayewla" by the Oneidas.

Erected 2023 by NY Daughters of the American Revolution; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 43° 0.411′ N, 74° 22.448′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, New York, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of N William Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on N William Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown NY 12095, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Suffrage Pioneer (a few steps from this marker); Johnson Hall - 1763 (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tryon County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder of Johnstown (within shouting distance of this marker); Superintendent of Indian Affairs (within shouting

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distance of this marker); A Military Commander (within shouting distance of this marker); A Colonial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.

Also see . . .
1. Marquis de Lafayette - American Battlefield Trust. (Submitted on April 23, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.)
2. The Six Nations (The Haudenosaunee or Iroquois) - Students of History. (Submitted on April 23, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.)
3. The Oneida Nation During the American Revolution - National Park Service Article. (Submitted on April 23, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.)
4. Johnstown During the American Revolution - City History. (Submitted on April 23, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.)

Photographed By Scott J. Payne, August 26, 2023

2. General Lafayette Marker

Updated location and paint on marker. Moved a few feet away from an existing fire hydrant.

General Lafayette Marker with the Fulton County Courthouse in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Scott J. Payne, April 22, 2023

3. General Lafayette Marker with the Fulton County Courthouse in the background

This Courthouse is the oldest in New York State.

General Lafayette Marker with Johnstown Post Office in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Scott J. Payne, April 22, 2023

4. General Lafayette Marker with Johnstown Post Office in background

Photographed By Scott J. Payne, August 26, 2023

5. General Lafayette Marker

New location of marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. 5. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.