22-8 Lafayette
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member mikemtn
N 33° 21.874 W 079° 14.097
17S E 664212 N 3693095
Located on US 17 East of Georgetown, 0.8 miles from Harrell Siau Bridge that spans the Waccamaw River. Erected by Georgetown County-1940.
Waymark Code: WMW16
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Text: A lover of liberty, Lafayete left Bordeaux, France, March 26, 1777, "to conquer or perish" in the American cause, and arrived at Benjamin Huger's summer home near here, June 14, 1777, where he spent his first night in America. He rendered eminent service in our struggle for independence.

Marker Name: Lafayette

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Person

Marker number: 22-8

County: Georgetown
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