Shelbyville in Shelby County, Kentucky — 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 Parker, March 28, 2025

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On May 13, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed in Shelbyville. After dining, he attended an evening ball in his honor.

Erected 2023 by KY Daughters of the American Revolution; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 114.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • 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 May 13, 1825.

Location. 38° 12.673′ N, 85° 13.104′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Kentucky, in Shelby County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 60) east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is at the Shelbyville History & Heritage Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 627 Main Street, Shelbyville KY 40065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Armstrong Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tevis Cottage (about 400 feet away); Science Hill School (about 400 feet away); Soldiers of the American Revolution (about 700 feet away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial Park Sculpture (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial Park (about 700 feet away); Elijah P. Marrs (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.

Lafayette's Tour Marker looking west towards Main and 7th Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker looking west towards Main and 7th Streets

Lafayette's Tour Marker in front of the Shelbyville History & Heritage Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025

3. Lafayette's Tour Marker in front of the Shelbyville History & Heritage Center

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.