Cannelton in Perry County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lafayette's Tour

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, March 23, 2024

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On May 9, 1825, General Lafayette survived sinking of steamboat "Mechanic" nearby & continued to Louisville aboard passing steamboat "Paragon"

Erected 2023 by IN Daughters of the American Revolution; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 110.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels. 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 date for this entry is May 9, 1825.

Location. 37° 54.619′ N, 86° 41.43′ W. Marker is in Cannelton, Indiana, in Perry County. Marker is on Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 66) 0.2 miles east of Girl Scout Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6500 Ohio River Scenic Byway, Cannelton IN 47520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lafayette Spring (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated To Abraham Lincoln And The Lincoln Ideals (a few steps from this marker); Captain John W. Cannon (approx. 2½ miles away in Kentucky); Perry County Rocks

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Gilbert Mortier Marquis de Layfayette (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cannelton Courthouse (approx. 2.8 miles away); Indiana Cotton Mill (approx. 3 miles away); Fabric of Cannelton (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cannelton.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, March 23, 2024

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.