Admiral Pierre Claude, Marquis DuQuesne Grave
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| Admiral Pierre Claude, Marquis DuQuesne Grave - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Landmark/Tomb |
| HSP Style | Landmark/Tomb |
| Construction | Granite |
| Original Use | Landmark and tomb |
| Present Use | Landmark and tomb |
Historical Significance:
Admiral Pierre Claude, Marquis DuQuesne, was an officer in the French and Spanish Navies during the Revolutionary War part of which was his service on the Frigate Hermione made famous by General LaFayette. His last service was as a Captain in the United States Navy. (Photo from Rialp, Coton; Facebook Post DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN Revolution; June 19, 2013. Information for Notable Features section from Russell, Virginia C.; Daughters Overseas A History of Units Overseas; National Society Daughters of the American Revolution PUBLICATION, 1990.p. 62)
Designations:
- City Landmark
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Havana Chapter, NSDAR
- Marker Date: 1930
- Marker Text: TO THE MEMORY OF REAR ADMIRAL DU QUESNE, PLACED BY HAVANA CHAPTER, D.A.R.
Funded By:
The Havana Chapter, NSDAR raised funds for this historic marker in 1930.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
- Brochure available? Yes
- Catalog available? Yes
- DVD available? Yes
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