Lafayette Monument, Bronze memorial in Mount Vernon Place Historic District, Baltimore, United States.
The Lafayette Monument features a standing bronze figure of General Marquis de Lafayette, created by sculptor Andrew O'Connor in Mount Vernon Place.
The monument, dedicated in 1924, commemorates the French general who provided military and diplomatic support during the American Revolutionary War.
The memorial stands near the Washington Monument, within a district containing multiple architectural landmarks such as the Peabody Institute and Walters Art Gallery.
The monument occupies a central position at the intersection of Mount Vernon Place and Washington Place, with public access throughout the year.
The cornerstone placement ceremony in 1924 marked exactly 100 years after Lafayette's farewell tour through Baltimore during his nationwide journey.
Location: Baltimore
Inception: 1924
Creator: Andrew O'Connor
GPS coordinates: 39.29721,-76.61564
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:45
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