Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette Statue

Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette Statue

Highlight • Monument

Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette Statue

Name: Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette Statue
Rating: 2

Recommended by 33 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: President's Park

Save

Location: District Of Columbia, United States

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette Statue

5.0

(6)

119

hikers

1. Washington Monument – World War II Memorial loop from Farragut West

13.4km

03:27

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.9

(10)

hikers

2. Tidal Basin – Washington Monument loop from Federal Center Southwest

23.9km

06:08

100m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(1)

115

hikers

3. World War II Memorial – Lincoln Memorial loop from Farragut North

8.53km

02:11

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Tips

🌍S🏆E🐙R🏃‍♂️G🚶‍♂️I🧟‍♂️O🇪🇸

September 28, 2022

Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette is a statue in the southeast corner of Lafayette Square, in Washington, D.C., near the junction of Pennsylvania Avenue with Madison Place and close to the White House. The statue was erected in 1891 to honor Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette and his contribution in the American Revolutionary War. The square, originally part of the President's Park, was named in honor of the Marquis in 1824. The statuary was made by Alexandre Falguière and Antonin Mercié, and the architect who designed the marble pedestal was Paul Pujol

Magggus 86

November 1, 2023

The monument comprises a bronze statue of the Marquis de Lafayette about 11 ft (3.4 m) high, standing on a French marble pedestal with four faces decorated with classical mouldings, accompanied by seven additional bronze statues, all larger than life size. The monument rests on an base of American granite on a slight mound of grassed earth, within a circle of granite kerb stones with a diameter of about 60 ft (18 m).

Bear S.

December 10, 2021

A French officer who fought in America and France. In both countries he has the status of a national hero.

Translated by Google •

Halbschuh

April 11, 2024

Statue for the Marquis Lafayette, who shaped both the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 10 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 13 November

15°C

2°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: District Of Columbia, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Tidal Basin

The Ellipse

White House

Arlington National Cemetery

National Museum of the American Indian

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

United States Supreme Court

Little River (Potomac River Inlet)

Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park

Rainbow Pool at the World War II Memorial

View of the Washington Monument from the Tidal Basin

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Locks (Georgetown)

Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette Statue

1. Washington Monument – World War II Memorial loop from Farragut West

2. Tidal Basin – Washington Monument loop from Federal Center Southwest

3. World War II Memorial – Lincoln Memorial loop from Farragut North

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️