Lafayette was a French military officer and politician who volunteered to join the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, in the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette commanded Continental Army troops in the decisive siege of Yorktown in 1781, the Revolutionary War’s final major battle, which secured American independence.
Sometimes he was referred to as ” A HERO OF TWO WORLDS ”
Fred, he made such a huge contribution– indeed, an indispensable contribution. The Revolution has so many of these stories of remarkable men.
He was a true hero, in every sense, with virtues beyond what was mentioned. It is very just that he is honored as the eponym of 600 American towns and schools.
Yes, that’s a pretty amazing statistic, J. Sobran. I had seen the name on various things here and there, but I had no idea…
What about Fayetteville, NC ?
In 1783, Cross Creek and Campbelton united, and the new town was incorporated as Fayetteville in honor of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero who significantly aided the American forces during the war. Fayetteville was the first city to be named in his honor in the United States. Lafayette visited the city on March 4 and 5, 1825, during his grand tour of the United States.
Fred, I had never made that connection. That’s a revelation for me! Thanks for sharing…
Lafayette was a French military officer and politician who volunteered to join the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, in the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette commanded Continental Army troops in the decisive siege of Yorktown in 1781, the Revolutionary War’s final major battle, which secured American independence.
Sometimes he was referred to as ” A HERO OF TWO WORLDS ”
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Fred, he made such a huge contribution– indeed, an indispensable contribution. The Revolution has so many of these stories of remarkable men.
He was a true hero, in every sense, with virtues beyond what was mentioned. It is very just that he is honored as the eponym of 600 American towns and schools.
Yes, that’s a pretty amazing statistic, J. Sobran. I had seen the name on various things here and there, but I had no idea…
What about Fayetteville, NC ?
In 1783, Cross Creek and Campbelton united, and the new town was incorporated as Fayetteville in honor of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero who significantly aided the American forces during the war. Fayetteville was the first city to be named in his honor in the United States. Lafayette visited the city on March 4 and 5, 1825, during his grand tour of the United States.
Fred, I had never made that connection. That’s a revelation for me! Thanks for sharing…