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Charlton's Coffeehouse
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By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Charlton's Coffeehouse Marker | | |
Inscription. Constructed as a store and residence in 1750, the building was converted into a coffeehouse and operated by Richard Charlton in the mid 1760s. In October 1765, the coffeehouse was the scene of resistance to the British Parliament's Stamp Act.
Erected 2008 by Forrest and Deborah Mars.
Location. 37° 16.297′ N, 76° 41.663′ 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 at or near this postal address: East Duke of Glouscester Street, 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); The Secretary's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Capitol (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Raleigh Tavern (about 400 feet away); Wetherburn's Tavern (about 600 feet away); James Anderson's Armoury (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peyton Randolph House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Williamsburg. |
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By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Charlton's Coffeehouse Marker | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Charlton's Coffeehouse Marker | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Charlton's Coffeehouse Marker | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 76 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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