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To The
MARQUIS DE LA FAYETTE
Born September 6, 1757
Died May 20, 1834

A True Friend of Liberty, who Served as
A Major General in the Continental Army with
"All Possible Zeal, Without any Special Pay
Or Allowances" until the American Colonists
Secured their Freedom, and Whose Frequent
Visits to this State. As Aide to Washington.
As Liaison Officer with Supporting French
Troops, and in the Pursuit of Freedom, are
Gratefully Remembered.

This Plaque is Dedicated by the
Connecticut La Fayette Bicentennial Committee
In the Bicentennial Year of
The Birth of this Great Frenchman
September 21, 1957

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Lafayette Sculpture “The sculpture is a replica of the Lafayette sculpture outside the Louvre, in Paris. After completion of the Paris sculpture, the artist, Paul Wayland Hartlett, gave the plaster model to the State of Connecticut, where it was placed in the State Capitol. In 1930, Frances B. Storrs donated $20,000 to make a bronze cast for the City of Hartford. The casting and dedication took place in 1932.” From the Art Inventories Catalog of the Smithsonian Institution Research Information System

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The Plaque and the Statue are Located at the Major Intersection of Captiol Avenue, Washington Street, and Lafayette Streets in Hartford, Connecticut

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