Fayetteville in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Marquis de Lafayette

(1757-1834)

Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012

1. Marquis de Lafayette Marker (Front Plaque)

Inscription.
Front Plaque
French Statesman
Friend of the American Revolution

“...The new County so to be formed be called Lafayette or Fayette County to perpetuate a remembrance of his virtues and philanthropy through future ages of our political existence...” Petition to the General Assembly of Virginia 1830

Rear Plaque
Presented to the Citizens of Fayette County September 25, 2004 by the Fayette County Historic Landmark Commission
Daniel E. Wright, Chairman
Carolyn A. Hill, Vice Chairman
Ann Z. Skaggs, Secretary
Pat Phillips Wendell, Treasurer
Thomas B. Bell, Past Commissioner
Sculptor – Joel A. Randell

Erected 2004 by Fayette County Historic Landmark Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 25, 1863.

Location. 38° 3.188′ N, 81° 6.227′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, West Virginia, in Fayette County. Marker is on North Court Street (West Virginia Route 16), on the left when traveling east. On the southern corner of the Fayette County Courthouse grounds on the Maple Avenue side. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fayetteville WV 25840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fayetteville (a few steps from this marker); Fayette County Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Vandal (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Fayetteville (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris Harvey House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Post 149 Veterans Memorial Torch (about 500 feet away); Fayette County Soldiers & Sailers Memorial Building (about 600 feet away); Land Of The Free (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Marquis de Lafayette Marker (Rear Plaque) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012

2. Marquis de Lafayette Marker (Rear Plaque)

Marquis de Lafayette Sculpture and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 25, 2012

3. Marquis de Lafayette Sculpture and Marker

Marquis de Lafayette Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

4. Marquis de Lafayette Statue

Statue is at the right of the photo

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on November 30, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.