Warrenton in Warren County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour™

— The Lafayette Trail —

Lafayette's Tour Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On March 25, 1825, General Lafayette spent the night in Warrenton on his way from Augusta to Milledgeville. He departed the next morning.

Erected 2022 by William C. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 76.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. 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 March 25, 1825.

Location. 33° 24.411′ N, 82° 39.747′ W. Marker is in Warrenton, Georgia, in Warren County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 278) east of Norwood Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the Warren County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 Main St, Warrenton GA 30828, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren County Revolutionary War Monument (here, next to this marker); Muster Roll of Company B, 48th Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Muster Roll of Company D, 5th Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Warren County Vietnam Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Warren County Korean War Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Warren County Veterans Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Warren County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); National Flags of the Confederate States of America 1861-1865 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrenton.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.