Buckland in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour

— The Lafayette Trail —

Lafayette's Tour Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On August 24, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at Mrs. Brooks Tavern across the street where refreshments were prepared in his honor.

Erected 2024 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 134.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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 August 24, 1825.

Location. 38° 46.877′ N, 77° 40.442′ W. Marker is in Buckland, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on Buckland Mill Road north of Lee Highway (U.S. 15/29), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8109 Buckland Mill Rd, Gainesville VA 20155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area,

in Northern Virginia,

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Buckland Plan (here, next to this marker); The Buckland Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckland (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Buckland Mills (approx. half a mile away); Buckland Mills Battle (approx. half a mile away); Aldo Leopold

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(approx. 2 miles away); On Hallowed Ground (approx. 2.1 miles away); Second Battle of Manassas (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckland.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.