Glebe Land Marker

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Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Glebe Land

By Bernard Fisher, May 22, 2010

1. Glebe Land Marker

Inscription. After 1619 these 100 acres of land were set aside for the benefit of the Jamestown parish church and minister. Richard Buck was the first clergyman to have use of it. Later on Francis Bolton became minister at "James Citty" and he, too, had "leave to make a lease of the Glebe land neere unto Archers Hope."

Location. 37° 12.816′ N, 76° 44.529′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on Colonial National Historic Parkway 2.7 miles east of Jamestown Road (Virginia Route 31). Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jamestown Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Real Estate (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Golden Weed (approx. 0.7 miles away); Silk Worn and Silk Spun (approx. ¾ mile away); Iron for Corn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Neck of Land (approx. 0.9 miles away); Virginia’s Vintage (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bowl, Pot, and Pipe (approx. 0.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Colonial Parkway. (Submitted on May 23, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)

By Bernard Fisher, May 22, 2010

2. Glebe Land Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 23, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 336 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.