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Lafayette Tour Marker, Wilmington, Delaware (DE-87)

Brandywine Mills Plaza
1800 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
United States

President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of patriotism. During the American Revolution, Lafayette’s intense advocacy of the American cause convinced King Louis XVI of France to send troops and ships, which proved crucial to the American victory at Yorktown. 

Lafayette entered this historic milling district and was escorted to the home of Joseph Tatnall, a prominent Quaker miller and patriot. Tatnall had hosted Lafayette during earlier visits in 1777 and 1803, making this a poignant reunion. Lafayette was honored at Old Town Hall with many toasts from local dignitaries and freemasons.

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