Tolland in Tolland County, 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 September 4, 1824, General Lafayette traveled from Stafford Springs & passed through Tolland on his way to New York City

Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 12.)

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° 52.308′ N, 72° 22.158′ W. Marker is in Tolland, Connecticut, in Tolland County. Marker is on Tolland Green (Connecticut Route 195) north of Tolland Stage Road (Connecticut Route 74), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Tolland Grn, Tolland CT 06084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tolland County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); 55 Tolland Green (within shouting distance of this marker); United Congregational Church of Tolland (within shouting distance of this marker); Tolland Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); 46 Tolland Green (within shouting distance of this marker); 714 Tolland Stage Road (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Tolland Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tolland (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tolland.

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

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.