Historical Marker

Rochambeau Plaza

Washington Street at St. John Street and Green Street · Havre de Grace · Harford

Maryland marker

Inscription

Rochambeau Plaza Named for the French General whose troops passed through here in 1781 en route to Yorktown. Records of the French Army noted plans were underway for a town at this place when the troops returned from Yorktown in 1782. Erected by the City of Havre De Grace in celebration of its Bicentennial in 1985

Location

AddressWashington Street at St. John Street and Green Street
CityHavre de Grace
CountyHarford
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.549483, -76.089700

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