Statue of Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette - Washington, D.C.
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N 38° 53.937 W 077° 02.122
18S E 323495 N 4307532
One of four statues in Lafayette Square of European Generals who came to the aid of the colonies during the Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WMJP5V
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily
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In the southwest corner of the square is a statue of Lafayette, by Alexander Falguiere and Antoine Mercie.  Back of the figure is the inscription: "To General Lafayette and His Compatriots, 1777-1783."  On the east side of the pedestal Comte d'Estaing (N), and Comte de Grasse (S) are represented as offering French naval support to Lafayette's efforts; on the west side are two French military leaders, Comte de Rochambeau (S) and Chevalier Duportail (N), tendering military support.-Washington, City and Capital, 1937, pg. 651.

The above quotation is in a section where the Guide is describing the various statues found at Lafayette Square.  The statue of Lafayette is as described in the Guide.  The statue is in good condition in it prominent position to the north of the White House in Lafayette Square.
Book: Washington, DC

Page Number(s) of Excerpt: 651

Year Originally Published: 1937
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