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

LaFayette Park

Photographed by Yugoboy, April 6, 2013

1. LaFayette Park Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of the Marquis de LaFayette who commanded troops at Albany in 1778. Returned here in 1784 on his way to Fort Schuyler was entertained by the State of New York and the City of Albany during his visits in 1824-1825.

Erected 1936 by New York State.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 42° 39.17′ N, 73° 45.371′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. It is on Washington Avenue just south of Hawk Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Viet Nam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Modern Electricity (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academy Park (about 300 feet away); General Philip Henry Sheridan Monument (about 400 feet away); Joseph Henry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

LaFayette Park Marker on left side of image, facing south on Washington. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Yugoboy, April 6, 2013

2. LaFayette Park Marker on left side of image, facing south on Washington.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 1,535 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.