Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
This Tablet Commemorates the Visit of Lafayette
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
1. This Tablet Commemorates the Visit of Lafayette Marker
Volunteer in the cause of
American Liberty
Guest of the Nation
Entertained in Selma
On his way to Cahaba
1825
Placed by the Cherokee Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Selma, Alabama
June 14, 1931
Erected 1931 by Cherokee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lafayettes Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1830.
Location. 32° 24.406′ N, 87° 1.091′ W. Marker is in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. It is at the intersection of Water Avenue and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Selma AL 36703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 New Spain, 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: Water Avenue (here, next to this marker); St. James Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Selma-Dallas Countys 1st Bridge 1884-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Selma Movement (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
2. This Tablet Commemorates the Visit of Lafayette Marker On The Brick Piller
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,053 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on November 8, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
