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unusual facts about Marquis de La Fayette



Charles E. Stanton

On July 4, 1917 he visited the tomb of French Revolution and American Revolution hero Marquis de La Fayette and (according to Pershing) said, "Lafayette, we are here!" to honor the nobleman's assistance during the Revolutionary War.

LaGrange, Georgia

LaGrange is named after the country estate near Paris of the Marquis de La Fayette, who visited the area in 1825.

Madam Brett Homestead

Revolutionary leaders such as George Washington, the Marquis de La Fayette, and Baron von Steuben are said to have been guests in the house.


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