This square is named for the Marquis de Lafayette, and a bronze statue of Lafayette and George Washington shaking hands forms the plaza's centerpiece.
Discover the history of Lafayette Square
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This square is named for the Marquis de Lafayette, and a bronze statue of Lafayette and George Washington shaking hands forms the plaza's centerpiece.
Discover the history of Lafayette Square