Enfield in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
Photographed By Dave W, June 25, 2023
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
On February 28, 1825, General Lafayette was entertained here in Joseph Branch's home on his way to Raleigh and Fayetteville.
Erected 2020 by William C. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 28, 1825.
Location. 36° 11.037′ N, 77° 40.433′ W. Marker is in Enfield, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is on Sherrod Heights west of Whitfield Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Sherrod Hts, Enfield NC 27823, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James E. O'Hara (approx. 0.4 miles away); Louis Austin (approx. half a mile away); John Branch (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Enfield Riot" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Henry B. Bradford (approx. 1.6 miles away); Brick School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Eden Church (approx. 4 miles away); Whitaker's Chapel (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enfield.
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Photographed By Dave W, June 25, 2023
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
