Historic Downtown in Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
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On March 18, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed with a procession & passing through an arch, he was addressed by Mayor William Elliott.
Erected 2024 by Historic Beaufort Foundation; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 144.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Lafayettes Farewell Tour, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1825.
Location. 32° 25.85′ N, 80° 40.259′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is in Historic Downtown. It is at the intersection of Bay Street and Scott Street, on the right when traveling west on Bay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 Bay St, Beaufort SC 29902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry and on the Sea Islands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 Spain, 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: Verdier House (a few steps from this marker); The Capt. Francis Saltus House (a few steps from this marker); The Scheper-Keyserling Building (a few steps from this marker); The Sam Levin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Christensen-Fordham Building (about 300 feet away, measured
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Another marker is no longer nearby. First Fort (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
