Waterloo in Seneca County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General Lafayette

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 24, 2008

1. General Lafayette Marker

Inscription. Here on June 8, 1825
General Lafayette
was welcomed by the
Citizens of Waterloo.
Erected by Seneca Lodge 113 F. & A.M.
as a grateful tribute to the heroism,
loyalty and patriotism of their
illustrious brother.
June 8, 1922

Erected 1922 by Seneca Lodge 113 F. & A.M.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1872.

Location. 42° 54.275′ N, 76° 51.987′ W. Marker is in Waterloo, New York, in Seneca County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Park Place, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 20. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterloo NY 13165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Finger Lakes.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lafayette’s Tour (here, next to this marker); Korean Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); General Sullivan’s New York Campaign Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Sampson Naval Training Station Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within

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shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Day (within shouting distance of this marker); General Murray Residence (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterloo.

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 24, 2008

2. General Lafayette Marker

Photographed by Bryan Olson, May 24, 2008

3. General Lafayette Marker

General Marquis de Lafayette image. Click for full size.

4. General Marquis de Lafayette

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 1,417 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.