Cahaba in Dallas 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, April 13, 2024

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On April 5, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at the State House, visited Halo Masonic Lodge, and dined at Mr. White's Hotel.

Erected 2022 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 97.)

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 5, 1825.

Location. 32° 18.895′ N, 87° 6.495′ W. Marker is in Cahaba, Alabama, in Dallas County. It is on Cahaba Road 1.1 miles east of County Road 9, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orrville AL 36767, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

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

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States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorials for Prisoners of War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Alabama's First Gothic Revival Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); What Happened to Cahaba (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cahawba’s Current Residents (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cahawba's Changing Landscape (approx. 0.4 miles away); Black Belt Transformations (approx. 0.4 miles away); New Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahaba.

Other markers no longer nearby. Missing Pieces (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); Alabama's Native Prairie (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Located on the right, just before the gate to the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) maintains the park.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. General Lafayette Visits Cahawba.

Also see . . . William G. Pomeroy Foundation website article about this marker.

Lafayette's Tour Marker on far right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 13, 2024

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker on far right.

Gate entrance to the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park is on far left.
Park operating hours:
Park Grounds: Open daily, 9am – 5pm
Visitor Center: Thu. – Mon., 10am – 5pm
Park closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

(Submitted on April 14, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

A nearby marker about Lafayette's visit to Old Cahawba. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 13, 2024

3. A nearby marker about Lafayette's visit to Old Cahawba.

Located within the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. A small fee is charged for entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.