Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Washington D.C.

Name: Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette
Address: Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Place, NW, Washington D.C., 20005, United States

#109 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point

Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette

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Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Washington D.C.

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Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown. After returning to France, he was a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830. He has been considered a national hero in both countries. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'56"N, 77°2'7"W

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Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Place, NWNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. 20005 United States

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Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: White House, Lafayette Square, Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Ford's Theatre.

~580 ftSW
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Monuments and statues
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~400 ftS
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~410 ftSW
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~1930 ftSE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
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~550 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette?

Nearby attractions include Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Madison Place, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Riggs National Bank, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Lafayette Square, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette by public transport?

The nearest stations to Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette:

Metro

McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (9 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (13 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (31 min walk)