Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette’s Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
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Photographed by Craig Swain, July 14, 2024
1. Lafayette’s Tour Marker
On August 9, 1825, General Lafayette, Revolutionary War hero, was greeted by local officials and escorted to the courthouse for a dinner.
Erected 2023 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 117.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. 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 August 9, 1825.
Location. 39° 6.949′ N, 77° 33.823′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Market Street (Virginia Route 7) and North King Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 E Market St, Leesburg VA 20176, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Glorious Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Heroic Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of The Loudoun Citizens… (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Loudoun County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The “I Have a Dream Committee” (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanley Caulkins (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Confederate Soldiers (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Loudoun County Court Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 14, 2024
2. Lafayette’s Tour Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2024, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2024, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 15, 2024, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
