Northwood in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

LaFayette's Tour

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 15, 2014

1. LaFayette's Tour Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Upon invitation of President Monroe, issued at the request of the Congress, Marquis de LaFayette, Revolutionary War hero, revisited the United States for a goodwill tour which included an extensive visit to New Hampshire towns. He passed this spot June 23, 1825, traveling between Concord and Dover.

Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 024.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1796.

Location. 43° 12.936′ N, 71° 12.159′ W. Marker is in Northwood, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. Marker is on U.S. 4. Marker is at the Northwood Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Northwood NH 03261, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Northwood NH WWII Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Northwood NH War Memorial (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Northwood NH WWI Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Northwood Parade 1775 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First New Hampshire Turnpike (approx. 2.6 miles away); Major John Simpson (approx. 5.2 miles away); Site of the First Congregational Church (approx. 5.4 miles away); Major Andrew McClary (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwood.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 15, 2014

2. LaFayette's Tour Marker

General the Marquis de Lafayette image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015

3. General the Marquis de Lafayette

This portrait of Lafayette by an unknown American Artist hangs in the Museum of the Historical Society of Maryland in Baltimore.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 119 times this year. Last updated on October 9, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.