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
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 Lafayettes 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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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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.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous
2. Cur Non? Marker, on the Left
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.
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
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 20, 2010
6. Schenectady Country Historical Society Stockade Marker at the Buildings Front Door
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 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,722 times since then and 48 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.
