Old Lyme in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, October 19, 2024
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
On August 22, 1824, General Lafayette had breakfast across the road at Richard McCurdy's home on his way from New York to Boston.
Erected 2021 by The Lafayette Trail, Inc.; The William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 45.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1824.
Location. 41° 18.736′ N, 72° 19.877′ W. Marker is in Old Lyme in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut. It is on McCurdy Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Old Lyme CT 06371, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Votes For Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Basil (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Crosley Lewia (within shouting distance of this marker); Cato (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Lewia (within shouting distance of this marker); Humphrey (within shouting distance of this marker); Caesar (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Howard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Lyme.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, October 19, 2024
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Photographed by Conrad Ward, October 19, 2024
3. Richard McCurdy's Home
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
