The Raleigh Tavern Marker

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

The Raleigh Tavern

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

Inscription. During Public Times Virginia leaders often met at the Raleigh, Williamsburg's most popular inn. Here in 1769 a group of burgesses adopted the proposal of George Mason for a boycott of British goods. Five years later Burgesses again met in the Apollo Room to issue the call for the first Continental Congress. This reconstructed building is appointed with English and American furnishings in accordance with inventories of early innkeepers.

Location. 37° 16.297′ N, 76° 41.735′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the left when traveling east. 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. Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Wetherburn's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton's Coffeehouse (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); James Anderson's Armoury (about 500 feet away); The Secretary's Office (about 600 feet away); The Capitol (about 600 feet away); The Old Capitol (about 700 feet away); Peyton Randolph House (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Williamsburg.

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

A bust above the main doorway of The Raleigh Tavern. Photo, Click for full size

By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

5. A bust above the main doorway of The Raleigh Tavern.

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.