The celebrated Revolutionary War hero, Marquis de Lafayette visited Augusta in March, 1825.
The visit was a social event that embodied the spirit of the times, an era now known as the "Age of Enterprise" in Augusta's history.
Storekeepers . . . — — Map (db m294353) HM
This is the site of the old Planter's Hotel, which was burned in 1839. There the Marquis de LaFayette was entertained during his visit to Augusta in March 1825. LaFayette landed at Savannah on March 19th and traveled to Augusta with Governor Troup . . . — — Map (db m35526) HM