Perdue Hill in Monroe County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour

— The Lafayette Trail —

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

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2024

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On April 6, 1825, General Lafayette, descending the Alabama River, was honored in Claiborne where he was addressed by James Dellet.

Erected 2022 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; The William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 66.)

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 April 6, 1825.

Location. 31° 30.998′ N, 87° 29.816′ W. Marker is in Perdue Hill, Alabama, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Dales Ferry Road (County Road 1) and U.S. 84, on the right when traveling west on Dales Ferry Road. Located at the former Masonic Lodge # 3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Co Rd 1, Perdue Hill AL 36470, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Masonic Lodge No. 3 (a few steps from this marker); William B. Travis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Perdue Hill Industrial School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Claiborne (approx. 2 miles away); Claiborne (approx. 2.2 miles away); Piache

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); Dellet-Bedsole Plantation (approx. 3.8 miles away); Wiggins Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perdue Hill.

Regarding Lafayette's Tour. On April 5, 1825, Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de la Lafayette visited Claiborne during his trip to Mobile (Mobile County), at James Dellet’s request, and he hosted celebrations for the visiting dignitary. Lafayette also reportedly dedicated this Perdue Hill Masonic Lodge, which was built in 1823 and is considered to be one of the state’s oldest standing buildings. Dellet was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives.

In 1984, the Masonic Lodge #3 was dismantled and moved from Claiborne to this location in Perdue Hill.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This nearby marker also notes Lafayette's visit.

Also see . . . William G. Pomeroy Foundation website article about this marker. (Submitted on February 16, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Lafayette's Tour Marker in front of former Masonic Lodge #3. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2024

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker in front of former Masonic Lodge #3.

View of marker looking East on US-84. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2024

3. View of marker looking East on US-84.

Older marker on far left is one mentioned in related markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on January 27, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.