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Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Historical Markers
From July 1824 to September 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving French general of the American Revolutionary War, made a tour of the 24 states in the United States. He was received by the populace with a hero's welcome at many stops, and many honors and monuments were presented to commemorate and memorialize the visit.
On Summer Street at Essex Street, on the left when traveling north on Summer Street.
On the northwest corner of Essex and North Streets sits the Jonathan Corwin House ("Witch House") (1642-1675), a high style First Period house built for a late 17th c. merchant who served as a judge for the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Nearby at 9 . . . — — Map (db m161190) HM
On Huntington Road (Massachusetts Route 112) at Buffington Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Huntington Road.
General LaFayette, friend of America in its struggle for liberty,
visited Worthington June 13, 1825.
Was a guest overnight at the tavern
then located on this site. — — Map (db m155524) HM
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Site of the Fourth Meeting House built in 1756. Here Washington worshipped in 1775. Constitutional Convention of Massachusetts held here in 1779. Lafayette welcomed here in 1824. — — Map (db m77777) HM
On Beacon Street at Charles Street, on the left when traveling west on Beacon Street.
The Common an Historic Overview In 1634, only four years after John Winthrop and the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony settled the Shawmut Peninsula and created the town of Boston, these colonists bought a 48-acre tract of land on the . . . — — Map (db m176868) HM
On Stafford Street at Northside Road, on the right when traveling west on Stafford Street.
On Sept. 3. 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed here at Wilson's Coffee House where
refreshments were served and local residents assembled. — — Map (db m203052) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 12/62) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Lafayette’s tour on Sept. 3, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed at the entrance of the village where he was addressed by Isaac Goodwin of Sterling. — — Map (db m211720) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Publick House Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Publick House, founded by civic leader Ebenezer Crafts in 1771, and the adjacent retail building are survivors of the time when the Common was the commercial center of Sturbridge. The inn served as a stage stop on the Worcester-Stafford . . . — — Map (db m118864) HM
Near S. Broadway Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
When the Spanish laid out the town of Natchez about 1790, they set aside land on the bluff for use as a public park. In 1839, after the city had sold off most of the park and built Broadway Street, writer Joseph Holt Ingraham complained . . . — — Map (db m87177) HM
Near South Broadway just south of Bellerive Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Clement DeLore DeTreget could stand up here looking over the gentle sweep of this great River bend, and could see the homes of his village nestled in the sylvan vale below.
In 1767, four years after Spain required all west of the River, . . . — — Map (db m139705) HM
On Industrial Drive at S Fruit Street, on the left when traveling east on Industrial Drive.
Lafayette Posts
Between these posts
originally in front
of the State House
General Lafayette
entered the capitol
grounds on his visit
to Concord
June 22, 1825 — — Map (db m140984) HM
On June 22, 1825, General Lafayette was received by the State Legislature in the State House. He returned on June 27, 1825 heading west. — — Map (db m236852) HM
On Portsmouth Avenue at Post Road (New Hampshire Route 151), on the left when traveling west on Portsmouth Avenue.
On Sept. 1, 1824, General Lafayette was received by the citizens of Greenland at a triumphal arch erected in front of the local hotel. — — Map (db m186251) HM
On 1st New Hampshire Turnpike/Franklin Pierce Highway (U.S. 4/202) west of Harmony Road, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m291482) HM
On Newmarket Road (New Hampshire Route 108) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Newmarket Road.
On June 23, 1825, General
Lafayette was welcomed by
a 24-gun salute and escorted
to Kelley's Hotel where he was
greeted by local citizens. — — Map (db m260833) HM
On Opera House Square at Pleasant Street ( Route 11/12), in the median on Opera House Square.
On June 27, 1825, General Lafayette was greeted by crowds & 13 gun salute. He stayed at Stevens' Hotel, and left the next morning for VT. — — Map (db m230224) HM
On Court Street at Moore Street, on the right when traveling west on Court Street.
In memory of the Honorable Brigadier Gen. Enoch Poor of the State of New Hampshire who departed this life on the 8 day of Sept. 1780 aged 44 Years.---------------Washington, Lafayette and a portion of the American army attended the burial of Gen. . . . — — Map (db m62951) HM
On Red Mill Road at Saddle River Road, on the right when traveling west on Red Mill Road.
Site of grist mill built 1745; scene of many raids and encounters during the Revolution. Aaron Burr was entertained here Christmas Eve commemorating his victory over British Raiders in 1776. Washington and his men often passed here. Lafayette . . . — — Map (db m8370) HM
On Raymond Blvd. at Park Place, on the right when traveling west on Raymond Blvd..
On this site stood the residence of Elisha Boudinot one of Newark’s most distinguished citizens, Eminent jurist, Member of Newark’s Committee of Correspondence, Patriot and personal friend of Washington. Here on September 23, 1824 General . . . — — Map (db m40711) HM
Near Amboy Avenue near near Amboy Avenue and N Park Drive.
Built in the early half of the 18th century, Cross Keys Tavern took its name from the Continental term “Cross Keys” denoting an important intersection. The two most important roads in colonial Woodbridge met at the present-day intersection of . . . — — Map (db m125888) HM
On Waverly Place (New Jersey Route 124) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Waverly Place.
On July 15, 1825, General Lafayette passed through Bottle Hill where he was welcomed at the house of Colonel Stephen D. Hunting. — — Map (db m298219) HM
On DeHart Street, on the right when traveling south.
Monsieur Louis Sansay, French dancing school here. House was site of ball honoring Lafayette in 1825. Later home of General Joseph Revere. National Register of Historic Places New Jersey Register of Historic Places Morris County Heritage . . . — — Map (db m32669) HM
On Newark-Pompton Turnpike (County Route 683), on the right when traveling north.
(side facing north) On February 24, 1806, Businessman Israel Crane obtained a charter from the State of New Jersey to build a private toll road running from Broadway in Newark to Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike at Pompton in Morris County. He saw that . . . — — Map (db m104858) HM
On East Jersey Street east of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
On September 23, 1824, General Lafayette stayed here. Home of Gen. Jonathan Dayton. Both fought at Yorktown during the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m291481) HM
Named in honor of the Marquis de LaFayette who commanded troops at Albany in 1778. Returned here in 1784 on his way to Fort Schuyler was entertained by the State of New York and the City of Albany during his visits in 1824-1825. — — Map (db m64999) HM
Gen. Lafayette was received here 1824
The remains of President Lincoln and many other prominent men, lay in state here. The State Library was adjoining and with Capitol, demolished 1883. Fronting on this park stood Congress Hall, famous for its . . . — — Map (db m64990) HM
On Park Place at West Main Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling east on Park Place.
General Lafayette was entertained at a reception and dinner given in his honor June 4, 1825 in the Abell Inn which stood on this site. — — Map (db m132177) HM
Near East Main Road (U.S. 20) near Cleveland Avenue when traveling west.
Elijah Risley Sr. was born in 1757 in Hockanum (now East Hartford) Connecticut and served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1779. He married Phebe Bills and began moving westward until finally arriving in Fredonia . . . — — Map (db m270777) HM
On Day Street at Main Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling south on Day Street.
On June 4, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at Abell's Hotel, where he reviewed troops and enjoyed breakfast before departing. — — Map (db m291480) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 20) at Goodrich Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
On June 3, 1825 American Revolutionary War Hero, General LaFayette traveled through the Town of Ripley on his Farewell Tour as "The Nation's Guest" — — Map (db m298022) HM
Near Clermont Avenue 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
For most of Clermont's history, a dock has been located along the property's Hudson River shoreline. Before the advent of railroads and highways, when passengers and freight traveled primarily by ship, the dock provided an essential connection . . . — — Map (db m149809) HM
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
On Sept. 17, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed in Hudson on his way upriver to Albany. A procession led him around the main streets. — — Map (db m228826) HM
On East Street (New York State Route 22) at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on East Street.
On June 13, 1825 General Lafayette Visited Kerr and Hull's Colombia Hall. Viewed Medicinal Springs, then departed for Pittsfield. — — Map (db m203368) HM
On Red Flynn Drive, on the left when traveling north.
On Sept. 19, 1824, General Lafayette arrived here to visit Mrs. Caroline Dewindt, granddaughter of former Pres. John Adams, at her home. — — Map (db m206369) HM
On Main Street west of North Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
On Sept. 16, 1824, General
Lafayette was welcomed at
the Forbus House. Breakfasted
at the Poughkeepsie Hotel &
embarked on the "James Kent".
— — Map (db m291479) HM
On East Niagara Street west of East Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On June 5, 1825, General Lafayette disembarked in Tonawanda from the canal boat Seneca Chief & was taken to view Niagara Falls. — — Map (db m314622) HM
On Main Street at Bridge Street when traveling north on Main Street.
On Sept. 17, 1824, General Lafayette visited Catskill and was escorted from a
steamboat to meet local envoys at Croswell's Hotel. — — Map (db m232010) HM
On Exchange Boulevard at West Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Exchange Boulevard.
"The welfare of America is closely bound up with the welfare of all mankind" - Lafayette On this site stood the tavern of Silvius Hoard where General Lafayette received the veterans of the Revolutionary War June 7, 1825 Presented to the City of . . . — — Map (db m190825) HM
Near Battery Place at State Street, on the right when traveling south.
Last of a series of forts which, from the Dutch settlement of 1624, guarded lower Manhattan, this structure was built by the United States in the years 1808 to 1811. It was first called "West Battery," and was one of the important defenses of New . . . — — Map (db m302459) HM
Near State Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1790 the Common Council of the City of New York authorized the removal of stone and soil from Fort George and the Grand Battery to fill in the pier line along the Battery. Beginning in 1808, the defenses of the city were extended out into the . . . — — Map (db m148098) HM
On Stuyvesant Street, on the left when traveling east.
This early Federal style residence was built for Elizabeth Stuyvesant when she married Major Nicholas Fish, a hero of the Revolutionary War. It was a gift from her father, Petrus Stuyvesant, great-grandson of Peter Stuyvesant, and was one of five . . . — — Map (db m148030) HM
On Hudson Street at Grove Street, on the right when traveling north on Hudson Street.
On September 10th 1824 Marquis de Lafayette Major General in the American Army during the War of the Revolution visited Public School No. 3 which was selected as the best example of the public school system established by the Free School Society of . . . — — Map (db m55479) HM
Near Center Street (New York State Route 18F) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erected in 1820 by Thomas and Catherine Kelsey. In 1825 Marquis De Lafayette spent the night in this inn and was reunited with Nicholas Cusick, a Tuscarora Chief, who was his scout during the Revolution and whom he credited with with saving his life. — — Map (db m82099) HM
On Park Avenue at North Transit Street ( Route 78), on the right on Park Avenue.
On June 6, 1825, General
Lafayette inspected nearly
completed locks, was honored
with a dinner, then boarded
the canal boat "Rochester". — — Map (db m244929) HM
On June 5, 1825, General Lafayette, abolitionist and human rights advocate, was escorted to Goat Island by Mr. Porter to see the falls. — — Map (db m182076) HM
On East Genesee Street (U.S. 20) west of State Street, on the right when traveling west.
At 1 a.m. on June 8, 1825 General Lafayette was feted in Skaneateles, he briefly stopped at Hall’s Hotel, then continued his journey east. — — Map (db m291478) WM
On South Salina Street at West Water Street, on the right when traveling south on South Salina Street.
On June 9, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at Williston's mansion house where he breakfasted and was addressed by Judge Forman. — — Map (db m225795) HM
Near New South Post Road, on the right when traveling north.
Thousands greeted General Lafayette, hero of the Am. Rev. who reviewed & dined with cadets, Sept. 15, 1824. He visited again July 2, 1825. — — Map (db m199728) HM
On North Platt Street 0.1 miles north of East Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lafayette passed near this site as he traveled the canal overnight June 6-7, 1825 from Lockport to Rochester on his way back to Boston — — Map (db m206653) HM
On Port Richmond Avenue south of Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling south.
On August 15, 1824, General Lafayette landed at Staten Island and was escorted to home of Vice Pres. Tompkins, a member of this church. — — Map (db m271317) HM
On Victory Blvd. at Bay Street, on the left when traveling west on Victory Blvd..
Governor of the State of New York 1807 – 1817 Vice-President of the United States 1817-1825 and a resident of Staten Island. Among many meritorious acts he aided the passage of the law abolishing slavery within the state, added to the fortifications . . . — — Map (db m42616) HM
On Front Street at Governors Lane, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Cur Non?
On June 11, 1825
Major General
Marquis De Lafayette,
Soldier, Statesman,
Citizen of France
And of the United States,
Was the Guest of the
Honorable Joseph C. Yates,
Governor of The
State . . . — — Map (db m34319) HM
On Waterloo Geneva Road (U.S. 20) 0.4 miles east of Reeds Road, on the left when traveling west.
350 feet west of this spot, Zalmon Disbrow, in 1795 first began clearing the forest on what was later the Dr. Gardner Welles Farm, military lot 97. Sept, 30, 1796 the first stage left Utica for Geneva, passing here Oct. 2. The War of 1812 . . . — — Map (db m8195) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 20) at Memorial Day Place, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
On June 8, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed here. His arrival was announced by a swivel gun that exploded, killing Capt. Jehiel Parsons. — — Map (db m208548) HM
On Waterloo Geneva Road (New York State Route 5 & 20), on the left when traveling west.
350 feet west of this spot, Zalmon Disbrow in 1795 first began clearing the forest on what was later the Dr. Gardner Welles Farm, Military Lot 97. Sept. 30, 1796 the first stage left Utica for Geneva passing here Oct 2. The War of 1812 gave impetus . . . — — Map (db m282095) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 4), on the left when traveling north.
This monument is presented by Dr. Erskine G. Clark to the Village of Sandy HillDedicated to the honor and patriotism of the soldiers of Washington County who served in our war to suppress the southern rebellion of 1861, waged against the life of the . . . — — Map (db m221658) HM
On North Williams Street just south of North Mountain Street, on the right when traveling north.
General Lafayette welcomed with great celebration after crossing old canal bridge under a canopy of flags near this site June 30, 1825 — — Map (db m249392) HM
On Gillespie Street at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south on Gillespie Street.
On March 4-5, 1825, was guest of Fayetteville (named for him 1783), staying at home of Duncan McRae, on site of present courthouse. — — Map (db m24377) HM
Near Mason Street east of Ray Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
❶ Cross Creek and Fayetteville
Cross creek is a meandering two branch waterway rising in the sandy uplands west of downtown Fayetteville and curling toward the Cape Fear River. Cross Creek was thus named by the earliest . . . — — Map (db m291878) HM
On Mason Street east of Arch Street, on the left when traveling west.
On March 5, 1825, General Lafayette visited this lodge, dined with the masons and was addressed by Worshipful Master Robert Strange. — — Map (db m291720) HM
On Person Street at Bow Street, on the right when traveling west on Person Street.
On March 4, 1825, as Lafayette was being escorted into town from the Clarendon Bridge he passed by Liberty Point, a locally cherished historical site at the triangular plot formed by the acute intersection of Person and Bow Streets. On or near . . . — — Map (db m291885) HM
On Green Street north of Bow Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lafayette was born in Chavaniac, France on September 6, 1757. He left France in 1777 at age 19 to join the fight for American Freedom in the Revolutionary War. Lafayette was befriended by General George Washington, wounded at Brandywine, and . . . — — Map (db m291881) HM
On Mason Street east of Arch Street, on the left when traveling west.
On March 5, 1825, General Lafayette visited the Phoenix Masonic Lodge at Saint John's Square. The lodge was located at one of the three public squares. The original lodge at this site was replaced by the current lodge, which was built in 1858. . . . — — Map (db m291765) HM
On King Street at St. David Street, on the left when traveling north on King Street.
The portion of the tavern that remains today was built around 1790. It was moved from its original location sometime after 1838. After years as a private residence it was moved to this location in 1976.
The original Eagle Tavern operated during . . . — — Map (db m221536) HM
On Owens Mill Road (County Road 1728) west of Juniper Lane, on the left when traveling south.
On Feb 28, 1825, General Lafayette visited Mary Jones, widow of Rev. War Patriot Willie Jones, at her home prior to leaving for Raleigh. — — Map (db m291477) HM
On Falls Road (State Highway 43/48), on the left when traveling south.
The site of
Donaldson's Tavern
Stage coach station for the overland trail lies on
the opposite bank of the river.
Here Lafayette was entertained
while on his Southern Tour in 1825.
[DAR Emblem] Erected by
Micaiah . . . — — Map (db m45697) HM
On Falls Road (State Highway 43/48) at Peachtree Street, on the left when traveling north on Falls Road.
On his American tour, Lafayette spent the night of February 28, 1825, at the home of Henry Donaldson which stood near this spot. — — Map (db m225635) HM
On West Jefferson Street (North Carolina Route 305) just east of South Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
On February 27, 1825, Lafayette was received at county courthouse by NC Justice John Taylor, reunited with friend Col. Wm Polk. — — Map (db m180481) HM
On East South Street at S Wilmington Street, on the right when traveling east on East South Street.
On this site stood the Governor’s Palace of North Carolina 1816 – 1865 where General LaFayette was entertained March 2-3, 1825. — — Map (db m222848) HM
On South Wilmington Street at East South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Wilmington Street.
On March 2, 1825, General Lafayette, an outspoken abolitionist, was received near this spot by Gov. Burton at the Government House. — — Map (db m233590) HM
On West Ohio Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling west on West Ohio Street.
Lafayette
Landed at this point, May 25, 1825
——— • • • ———
Returning in 1824 to the young Nation he had greatly assisted during the Revolutionary War, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du . . . — — Map (db m20736) HM
On Front Street at Greene and West Ohio Streets, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
Directly across from this spot was Picketed Point, a fortification erected for the protection of the early settlers from hostile Indians. Within the stockade were dwellings, the first store and the first tavern in the Northwest Territory. Marquis de . . . — — Map (db m103236) HM
On Market Street at South 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
On May 29, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed in Elizabeth. He embarked on a barge & proceeded downriver toward Braddock's Field. — — Map (db m240580) HM
On Jones Avenue (Library Street) south of Bell Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On May 29, 1825, General Lafayette visited Braddock’s Field and spent the night at the Wallace Mansion. He left for Pittsburgh the next day. — — Map (db m223510) HM
Near Boulevard of the Allies at Stanwix Street, on the right.
This building marks the site of the hotel where Lafayette lodged from May 30 to June 1, 1825 on his tour as the nation’s guest. The tavern was known as the Mansion House and was removed about 1838. — — Map (db m106417) HM
On 5th Avenue at Wood Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue.
This building marks the site of the hotel where Lafayette lodged from May 30 to June 1, 1825 on his tour as the nation's guest. The tavern was known as the Mansion House and was removed about 1838 — — Map (db m156262) HM
On Radcliffe Street north of Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
On Sept. 27, 1824, General Lafayette, the nation's guest,
was received in Bristol. An arch was erected at this
location to welcome him. — — Map (db m277510) HM
On North Matlack Street, on the right when traveling north.
After visiting the Brandywine Battlefield on July 26, 1825, General Lafayette came to West Chester. From a point half a block west from here, he reviewed troops parading in his honor. — — Map (db m50265) HM
