Terry Sanford in Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South 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 15, 2026

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On March 5, 1825, General Lafayette visited this lodge, dined with the masons and was addressed by Worshipful Master Robert Strange.

Erected 2024 by Phoenix Lodge #8; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 139.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • 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 March 5, 1825.

Location. 35° 3.366′ N, 78° 52.782′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. It is in Terry Sanford. It is on Mason Street east of Arch Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 Mason St, Fayetteville NC 28301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. 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, it

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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 walking distance of this marker: Phoenix Lodge No. 8 (here, next to this marker); Phoenix Masonic Lodge #8 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Phoenix Masonic Lodge #8 (a few steps from this marker); Henry F. Shaw Cross Creek Linear Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Plummer Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cornwallis (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Henry F. Shaw Cross Creek Linear Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Newberry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

The Masonic Temple in Fayetteville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2026

2. The Masonic Temple in Fayetteville

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.