Peyton Randolph House Marker

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Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Peyton Randolph House

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. Peyton Randolph House Marker

Inscription. For more than fifty years this was the home of Peyton Randolph (1721-1775), who served the Colony of Virginia in many of its highest governmental offices and became the first president of the Continental Congress. His father, Sir John Randolph, the only colonial Virginian to be knighted, live here until his death in 1737. The original house is unusual for its seven fully paneled rooms. The furnishings reflect the home of a family prominent in the social and political life of the colony.

Erected 1996 by Sara and Bill Kimball of Belvedere.

Location. 37° 16.34′ N, 76° 41.989′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Nicholson Street and North England Street, on the right when traveling east on East Nicholson Street. 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. The Magazine and Guardhouse (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Site of the First Theatre (about 600 feet away); George Wythe House and Gardens (about 700 feet away); James Anderson's Armoury (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Governor's Palace & Gardens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wetherburn's Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Raleigh Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Williamsburg.

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. Peyton Randolph House Marker

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. Peyton Randolph House Marker

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. Peyton Randolph House Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 102 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.