Pittsfield in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

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), June 20, 2026

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription.
On June 13, 1825, General Lafayette was greeted by local residents, reunited with Rev. War veterans, and dined at Merrick's Coffee House.

Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 20.)

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 June 13, 1825.

Location. 42° 26.874′ N, 73° 15.218′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. It is at the intersection of Bank Row (U.S. 7) and South Street (U.S. 7), on the right when traveling east on Bank Row. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Bank Row, Pittsfield MA 01201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Berkshires.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Easton's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); First Agricultural Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); Honorable Francis Joseph Quirico

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Splitter (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Shaw Briggs (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Party House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 20, 2026

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.