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The College of William and Mary in Virginia
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By Bernard Fisher, April 19, 2009 | |
| | | 1. The College of William and Mary in Virginia Marker | | |
Inscription. A charter was granted by King William and Queen Mary in 1693, by fostering “good arts and sciences,” and by educating the youth in “good letters and manners,” the College has maintained its original mission as “a place of universal study.”
The college was transferred to the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1906.
The main structure, now called the Wren Building, erected in 1695, burned in 1705, was rebuilt in 1716 on the original foundation. After several fires and alterations, it was restored in 1928 by Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The General Assembly met in this building 1700 to 1704, and again 1747 to 1754. It is the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States.
On the left is the Brafferton, erected as an Indian school in 1723. On the right is the President’s House, built in 1732; accidentally burned by French soldiers in 1781, it was restored by Louis XVI in 1786.
Gift of the Class of 1956
Erected 1956 by W&M Class of 1956.
Location. 37° 16.254′ N, 76° 42.453′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Boundary Street and Richmond Road. Click for map. This marker is located just inside the wall. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. | | | | 
By Bernard Fisher, April 19, 2009 | |
| | | 2. The College of William and Mary Wren Building. | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian School at the College of William & Mary (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); College Camp (about 800 feet away); Site of First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Public Hospital of 1773 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williamsburg Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Wythe House and Gardens (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of the First Theatre (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Williamsburg. |
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By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012 | |
| | | 3. The College of William and Mary in Virginia Marker | | |
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By Bernard Fisher, May 12, 2009 | |
| | | 4. The Brafferton | | |
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By Bernard Fisher, May 12, 2009 | |
| | | 5. The President's House | | |
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By Bernard Fisher, May 12, 2009 | |
| | | 6. Cannon Marker | | Cannon taken from Fort Christanna which was built by Governor Spotswood in Brunswick County, Va., in 1713. Presented by Friends of the College February 19,1901. | | |
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By Bernard Fisher, May 12, 2009 | |
| | | 7. Fort Christanna Cannon located in front of the Wren Building. | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012 | |
| | | 8. The College of William and Mary in Virginia Building | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012 | |
| | | 9. The College of William and Mary Buidling wall | | These are bullet holes from the Revolutionary War and are located on the front to the right of the main entrance. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 618 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 12, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. 8, 9. submitted on January 12, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.
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