Catskill in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette’s Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
On Sept. 17, 1824, General Lafayette visited Catskill and was escorted from a steamboat to meet local envoys at Croswell's Hotel.
Erected 2022 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation, NY Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 80.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1824.
Location. 42° 13.053′ N, 73° 51.883′ W. Marker is in Catskill, New York, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Bridge Street when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 Main St, Catskill NY 12414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The World War (within shouting distance of this marker); Sedwick Elevator (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Uncle Sam Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stone House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Uncle Sam (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin Van Buren (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railway Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Catskill Walking Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Catskill.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.