North Historic District in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
The Lafayette Trail
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On March 19, 1825, General Lafayette arrived in Savannah. Escorted here on March 21, he laid the cornerstone for the Nathanael Greene Monument.
Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 159.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • 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 19, 1825.
Location. 32° 4.788′ N, 81° 5.48′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the North Historic District. It is on Bull Street north of East Congress Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500d Bull St, Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. 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: John Herndon Mercer 1909 - 1976 (a few steps from this marker); Washingtons Southern Tour (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church (a few steps from this marker); Johnson Square (a few steps from this marker); Nathanael Greene Monument (a few steps from this marker); Colonel William Bull
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Also see . . . Profile on William G. Pomeroy Foundation site for the marker. (Submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
