Catskill in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette’s Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 3, 2023
1. Lafayette’s Tour Marker
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 The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 3, 2023
2. Lafayette’s Tour Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 37 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.
