Barre in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Lafayette's Tour

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 2, 2026

1. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. On June 28, 1825, General Lafayette was met in Barre by a delegation sent from Montpelier, who escorted the Frenchman to the capitol.

Erected 2026 by William C Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 187.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1825.

Location. 44° 11.826′ N, 72° 30.066′ W. Marker is in Barre, Vermont, in Washington County. It is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Washington Street, Barre VT 05641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Green Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Vermont Republic.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Youth Triumphant Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Junction of Post and Stage Roads (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Pickwick (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Of The First Boy Scout Troop In America (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); National Humane Alliance Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Barre City Hall and Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 2, 2026

2. Lafayette's Tour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.