Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour

— The Lafayette Trail —

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

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On Sept. 4, 1824, General Lafayette visited Hartford during his triumphal return to the U.S. He was addressed here by Governor Wolcott.

Erected 2021 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; The William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 35.)

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 September 4, 1824.

Location. 41° 45.947′ N, 72° 40.348′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is on Central Row west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Central Row, Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley

and in the Knowledge Corridor.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford

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County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Governor's Foot Guard (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Governor's Foot Guard (a few steps from this marker); William H. Putnam (a few steps from this marker); The First Meeting of Washington and Rochambeau (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Trumbull (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Prudence Crandall (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

The Old State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023

3. The Old State Capitol

The marker stands on the grounds of the Old State Capitol in Downtown Hartford.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.