West Alexander in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
On May 25, 1825, General Lafayette was warmly welcomed by the Citizens of West Alexander with whom he shared refreshments.
Erected 2022 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 96.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. 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 May 25, 1825.
Location. 40° 6.288′ N, 80° 30.595′ W. Marker is in West Alexander, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 3002) west of North Liberty Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 Main St, West Alexander PA 15376, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Lafayette (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Burns/Jane Carroll Burns (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Revolutionary War Soldier (approx. 0.4 miles
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
