Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Marquis de Lafayette
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
1. Marquis de Lafayette Marker
This tablet commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first landing of Marquis de Lafayette accompanied by Baron de Kalb on North Island, Georgetown County, S. C. June 13, 1777. He came to draw his sword for the young republic in the hour of her greatest need.Erected 1927 by Georgetown 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 (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1777.
Location. 33° 21.929′ N, 79° 16.94′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Screven Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rice Museum (a few steps from this marker); Town Clock / Kaminski Building (a few steps from this marker); Sinking Of The USS Harvest Moon (a few steps from
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More about this marker. Marker is at the foot of Screven Street, at the base of the Town Clock.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, January 4, 2011
2. Marquis de Lafayette Marker
Recent renovation work has restored the finish to the plaque.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
3. Town Clock at the Old Town Hall
This building is now the Rice Museum.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 24, 2021
4. Marquis de Lafayette Marker
Photographed By Jamie Abel, January 4, 2011
5. Marquis de Lafayette Marker
The Clock Tower building is undergoing restoration in January 2011.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2013
6. Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834, in the garden to the right of the Town Clock and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,640 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 11, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 15, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on December 31, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5. submitted on January 11, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 6. submitted on May 12, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
