Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Captain John Smith
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008
1. Captain John Smith Marker
John Smith
Governor of
Virginia
1608
Back of Monument:
Erected by
The Association of
the Preservation of
Virginia Antiquities
1907
Lower Plaque:
The gift of
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bryan
Erected 1907 by The Association of the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1608.
Location. 37° 12.5′ N, 76° 46.728′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker can be reached from Colonial Parkway, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the "Old Towne" section of the Historic Jamestown unit of Colonial National Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Captain John Smith (here, next to this marker); Palisades (a few steps from this marker); Storehouse & First Well (a few steps from this marker); 1608 Church (a few steps from this marker); Church Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barracks (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . .
1. Historic Jamestowne. Colonial National Historic Park from National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Historic Jamestowne. Historic Jamestowne is the site of the first permanent English settlement in America. The site is jointly administered by APVA Preservation Virginia and the National Park Service. (Submitted on September 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008
2. Back of Statue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008
3. Closeup of Captain John Smith Statue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008
4. Captain John Smith
The statue of Captain John Smith is located in James Fort and looks out over the James River.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,147 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
