Cahaba in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour™
— The Lafayette Trail —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 13, 2024
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Erected 2022 by 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. Marker 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.
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); 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); Cahaba's "New" Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Anna Gayle Fry House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahaba.
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.
this page online
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
Park operating hours:
Park Grounds: Open daily, 9am – 5pm
Visitor Center: Thu. – Mon., 10am – 5pm
Park closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
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 April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
