LaFayette in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
General LaFayette
In 1824 he revisited America, including Georgia. Congress voted him $200,000 and a township of land. He died in Paris. This city is proudly named for him.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 146-11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 34° 42.525′ N, 85° 16.86′ W. Marker is in LaFayette, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of North. Main Street (Georgia Route 136) and Margaret Street, on the right when traveling north on North. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 North Main Street, La Fayette GA 30728, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walker County (here, next to this marker); Bragg's Headquarters Shell Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of LaFayette (a few steps from this marker); The Army of Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); To Our Confederate Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); John B. Gordon Hall (a few steps from this marker); Chattooga Academy - John B. Gordon Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Chattooga Academy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaFayette.
More about this marker. The marker is located in front of John B. Gordon Hall, the oldest standing brick school in Georgia. It is one of five Georgia Historical Markers at this location.
Regarding General LaFayette. General LaFayette, a Revolutionary War hero, was the first person to be granted honorary American citizenship. His grave in France is covered with dirt from the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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