Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
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Photographed by Dave W, May 29, 2023
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
On March 9, 1825, General Lafayette stopped here to lay the cornerstone of the DeKalb Monument during his visit to Camden.
Erected 2022 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; The William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 48.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayettes Farewell Tour, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1825.
Location. 34° 14.804′ N, 80° 36.324′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It is on East Dekalb Street (U.S. 1) east of Little Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 506 E Dekalb St, Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bethesda Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The De Kalb Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); E.H. Dibble Store / Eugene H. Dibble (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor and Remembrance (about 700 feet away); Lafayette Hall and Lafayette Cedar (about 700 feet away); The 71st Regiment of Foot charging the Maryland Continentals (approx. 0.2 miles away); King Haiglar Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peter Francisco the "Virginia Giant" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Photographed by Dave W, May 29, 2023
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Photographed by Dave W, May 29, 2023
3. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
