General Marquis de LaFayette - Sudbury, MA
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A plaque in memory of Revolutionary War hero General Marquis de LaFayette is located on the grounds of the Howe Tavern (Wayside Inn) in Sudbury.
Waymark Code: WMD0Z3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2011
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During the Revolutionary War, Lafayette served as a major-general in the Continental Army under George Washington and was wounded during the Battle of Brandywine. During the war he was able to negotiate an increase in French support. By his efforts and that support in the blockade of Yorktown was successful; which resulted in the termination of the war. LaFayette became a United States citizen during his lifetime, and was awarded honorary United States citizenship in 2002.
A plaque outside Howe Tavern (Wayside Inn), where he once slept, was placed in 1957 on the 200th anniversary of his birth. It is inscribed.
1757 {Image of LaFayette} 1957
General Marquis de LaFayette
September 6, 1757 --- May 20, 1834
Chavagnac --- Paris
Hero Of Two Continents
Soldat De Deux Patries
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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