Milledgeville in Baldwin 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. From March 27 to 29, 1825, General Lafayette stayed at the Government House during his visit to Milledgeville, then Georgia's capital.

Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 24.)

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 27, 1825.

Location. 33° 4.744′ N, 83° 13.878′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Greene Street and South Clarke Street, on the right when traveling west on West Greene Street. Marker is on the south side of the Old Georgia Governor's Mansion grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 W Greene St, Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Governor's Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Governor’s Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomlinson Fort House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia State Penitentiary (about 700 feet away); Dr. Charles Holmes Herty

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(about 700 feet away); Birthplace of Charles Holmes Herty (about 800 feet away); State College (about 800 feet away); De Soto in Georgia (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.

Also see . . .
1. Lafayette's Tour. The April 1, 1825 edition of The Georgian details his visit:

General Lafayette arrived in Milledgeville on Sunday last, at noon. It is needless to say he received a hearty and enthusiastic welcome.

(William G. Pomeroy Foundation) (Submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. The Lafayette Trail. Home page of not-for-profit organization dedicated to documenting and marking the French general's historic American tour as its bicentennial approaches. (The Lafayette Trail, Inc.) (Submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette image. Click for full size.

Joseph-Désiré Court (cropped) (Public Domain), 1834

3. Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette

The French general's assistance during the Revolutionary War made him an American hero.

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 127 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.