Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
To the Memory of General Marquis De La Fayette
Inscription.
In grateful recognition of his valiant service and in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of his visit to our city
Erected 1925 by Francis Marion Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 32° 22.616′ N, 86° 18.062′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from South Bainbridge Street north of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Monument is located to the left of the 'Avenue of Flags', near Bainbridge Street, on the south lawn of the capitol building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alabama Highway Patrol (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama's Third Century / Alabama Voices (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Flag Raised Over Alabama Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Globalization / 21st Century Economy (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Lister Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); The World War Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); James Marion Sims (within shouting distance of this marker); Flagpoles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,204 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

