Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Landing of Lafayette
1777 1952
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2013
1. Landing of Lafayette Marker
Anniversary Of The Landing Of The
Marquis de Lafayette
at North Island on Winyah Bay
June 13, 1777
and the First Day Issue of the
Lafayette Memorial Stamp
in Georgetown, South Carolina
June 13, 1952
Erected by City of Georgetown, Mayor S.L. Rosen and Councilmen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1604.
Location. 33° 22.098′ N, 79° 17.184′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is on Front Street near King Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Front Street, 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. City of Georgetown (a few steps from this marker); Kaminski House (a few steps from this marker); 24 Pound Naval Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Stewart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaminski House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Hayne Rainey Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a
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Also see . . . National Center for the American Revolution/Valley Forge Historical Society The Marquis de Lafayette. When Lafayette learned of the struggle of the Americans in their endeavor to secure their independence he resolved to come to the colonies to aid them in their efforts as a volunteer. He also persuaded several French officers to come with him. Eventually he landed near Charleston, South Carolina, June 13, 1777, and when the leaders learned of his mission they welcomed him very hospitably. (Submitted on June 13, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. First Day Cover Issue and Ceremonies
Few people in this day and younger age, know or ever use postage stamps or are aware of all the types of Philately. This placard centers around this history as well. To learn more about First Day Covers see: http://www.afdcs.org/fdccourse.html Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2013
2. Landing of Lafayette Marker at right
— Submitted August 15, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2013
3. Landing of Lafayette Marker at 1001 Front Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 13, 2013
4. Landing of Lafayette First Day Issue Cover and Memorial Stamp
Photographed By Ushistory.org
5. "Lafayette's baptism of fire" by Edward Percy Moran. c. 1909
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 13, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
