Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cur Non?

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 20, 2010

1. Cur Non? Marker

Inscription. Cur Non!
On June 11, 1825
Major General
Marquis De Lafayette,
Soldier, Statesman,
Citizen of France
And of the United States,
Was the Guest of the
Honorable Joseph C. Yates,
Governor of The
State of New York.
Erected By the American
Friends of Lafayette.
May 20, 1961

Erected 1961 by The American Friends of Lafayette.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1782.

Location. 42° 49.067′ N, 73° 56.871′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Governors Lane, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. This marker is on the front side of the house which faces Front Street, at the corner with Governors Lane in the Stockade Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Front Street, Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commemorating Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); Toll House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1832-1838 (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Aaron Dickinson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph C. Yates (about 300 feet away); Circa 1824 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Additional commentary.
1. CUR NON
The Latin motto, CUR NON (Why Not) is Lafayette's family motto.

— Submitted August 12, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.

Cur Non? Marker, on the Left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous

2. Cur Non? Marker, on the Left

Cur Non? Marker on the Corner of Front Street and Governors Lane image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 20, 2010

3. Cur Non? Marker on the Corner of Front Street and Governors Lane

The marker is mounted to the front of the brick house, between the window shutter and the corner of the building.

17 Front Street in Schenectady image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 20, 2010

4. 17 Front Street in Schenectady

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 20, 2010

5. Cur Non? Marker

The corner of Governors Lane, on the left, and Front Street.

Schenectady Country Historical Society Stockade Marker at the Buildings Front Door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 20, 2010

6. Schenectady Country Historical Society Stockade Marker at the Buildings Front Door

General the Marquis de Lafayette image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015

7. General the Marquis de Lafayette

This portrait of Lafayette by an unknown American Artist hangs in the Museum of the Historical Society of Maryland in Baltimore.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 12, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.