Mercer in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette's Tour
Mapping the Farewell Tour
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 17, 2026
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Around 1 am on June 2, 1825, Gen. Lafayette was welcomed in Mercer. He rested until dawn & at 7 am resumed his journey north toward Erie.
Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 158.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 2, 1825.
Location. 41° 13.577′ N, 80° 14.263′ W. Marker is in Mercer, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. It is on South Pitt Street just north of Peach Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 South Pitt Street, Mercer PA 16137, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and in Greater Erie. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henderson Historical Center (a few steps from this marker); James Willis Ayer and Minette Miller Ayer (a few steps from this marker); The Magoffin House (a few steps from this marker); Court House Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel (a few steps from this marker); The Vietnam Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terror Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercer.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 17, 2026
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
