Rochambeau Statue — Attraction in Washington

Statue memorializing Major General Compte de Rochambeau, who led the French forces sent to aid the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the siege of Yorktown, the final and decisive action against the British in the war. His statue anchors one end of Lafayette Park while a statue of the marquis stands at the other. For better or worse, he's more popularly known from lyrics in the musical "Hamilton" (ex: "We rendezvous with Rochambeau, consolidate their gifts"). Overheard by the statue: "Look, it's Rochambeau!", "Who's that?", "I don't know but he's in the song. Let's take...

The statue of General Marquis de Lafayette in Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C. directly in front of the White House. The surrounding park is very beautiful with numerous park, benches and walkways, which is perfect for relaxation with family and friends. There’s no admissions ticket required as this is in a public park and parking is a bit difficult. It’s basically parking garages or street parking only.

The statue was erected in 1891, the statue depicts Lafayette petitioning the French National Assembly for aid to the...

Rochambeau Statue and Memorial is a monument to French nobleman and General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, who was a key commander of the French forces who assisted the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The monument is located on the waterfront in King Park, along the southern edge of Newport Harbor, near Brenton Cove and Fort Adams state park and was...