George Washington and Francois de Grasse

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2016

1. George Washington and Francois de Grasse Marker

Inscription.
Two of the most significant Revolutionary War
leaders at Yorktown were
General George Washington
in command of the Allied ground forces, and
Admiral Francois de Grasse
in command of the French fleet controlling the
nearby waters. Their roles were closely linked but
they only met twice. Both meetings were held on De
Grasse’s flagship, Ville de Paris. The first was on September 20, 1781 to complete planning for the attack on
Yorktown and the other was on October 21 to
explore future operations in the south.

This tribute has been made possible by the Yorktown Foundation
with special thanks to:
The Celebrate Yorktown Committee
The County of York, Va
Ms. Margaret Cook, Yorktown, Va
Dominion Virginia Power
Sculptor – Cyd Player, York County, Va

Erected by The Yorktown Foundation.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.

Location. Memorial has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 14.314′ N, 76° 30.519′ W.

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Memorial was in Yorktown, Virginia, in York County. It was on Water Street west of Buckner Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial was in this post office area: Yorktown VA 23690, United States of America.

We have been informed that this memorial is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this memorial was on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Four Heroes of Yorktown (here, next to this marker); The Historic Freight Shed (a few steps from this marker); The Queens Rangers 1776 (within

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2016

2. George Washington and Francois de Grasse Marker

The marker is mounted to a wooden base at the foot of sculptures of Washington and Count De Grasse.

shouting distance of this marker); Replica Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Heavy Artillery at Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker); Wars & Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Olympic Flame (within shouting distance of this marker); Converging on Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yorktown.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on August 27, 2025, by Diane Klinefelter of McMurray, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.