Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General LaFayette
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 3, 2007
1. General LaFayette Marker
Arrived at the bridge nearby
on his way to Frederick
December 29, 1824
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Created by a delegation of citizens
including the gallant Lawrence Everhart
who had come to escort him into the city
Lafayette made here an address
expressing thanks for the hearty welcome
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Erected by
Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
September 17, 1926
Erected 1926 by Sons of the American Revolution, Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter.
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, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1905.
Location. 39° 24.29′ N, 77° 23.002′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is at the intersection of Bowman’s Farm Road and Patrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road. Just west of the overpass of I-70 / U.S. 40. In a pull off area between the interstate, Bowman Road, and Patrick Street.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jug Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Frederick Brick Works (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Lower Depot Neighborhood / The Frederick Brick Works (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Frederick County History Bell (approx. 1.3 miles away); Gen. Bradley T. Johnson (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Everedy Company (approx. 1.4 miles away); Tanneries (approx. 1.4 miles away); Shab Row (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
Also see . . .
1. Visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. American Friends of LaFayette. Organization website homepage (Submitted on September 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
2. The Boulder With Marker Afixed
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 3, 2007
3. Jug Bridge Memorial and Lafayette Visit Memorial Stone
The stone originally stood next to the Jug Bridge. After the bridge collapsed in 1942, both the Jug Bridge Memorial and Lafayette stone were relocated. The story is detailed on nearby markers.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, September 5, 2015
4. 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 February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,037 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
