Town of St. George's in St George's Parish, Bermuda, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean (Sargasso Sea)

First Government House

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 21, 2017

1. First Government House Marker

Inscription. The back garden of the First Government House was on this site. In 1700, Samuel Day, governor, erected this building. For more than a century, it was in possession of the Tucker Family. During the American Civil War it was occupied by the agent of the Confederate States, and later became the Globe Hotel.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil.

Location. 32° 22.878′ N, 64° 40.639′ W. Marker is in Town of St. George's, Bermuda, in St George's Parish. Marker is on York Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: York Street 32, Town of St George's, Bermuda, British Overseas Territories. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale (within shouting distance of this marker); John Till (within shouting distance of this marker); American Prisoners of the War of 1812 who died in Bermuda (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Moore (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Settlement of Bermuda (about 120 meters away); Pilot Darrell's House (about 150 meters away); The Broad Arrow (approx. 15.8 kilometers away); Victualling Yard (approx. 15.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Town of St. George's.

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 21, 2017

2. First Government House Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 21, 2017

3. First Government House Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 21, 2017

4. First Government House Marker

Marker is seen on the chimney on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.