Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 2, 2026
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
On June 4, 1825, General Lafayette boarded the "Superior" for Buffalo with military salute given from the ship and shoreline.
Erected 2023 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 122.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette's Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1825.
Location. 42° 29.321′ N, 79° 20.173′ W. Marker is in Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua County. It can be reached from Central Avenue north of Lakeshore Drive West (New York State Route 5), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the west side of the Dunkirk City Pier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Central Avenue, Dunkirk NY 14048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eastern Basin Shipwrecks (a few steps from this marker); Birds of the Harbor (a few steps from this marker); To All That Served Honorably (approx. 0.2 miles away); War on Terrorism Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Disabled American Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 2, 2026
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
