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

The Palisades

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 21, 2009

1. The Palisades Marker

Inscription. For protection against the Indians, the settlers built a log palisade across the narrows of the peninsula between the York and James rivers. This was about 1633. Middle Plantation (later Williamsburg) began as a settlement along this palisade which had its southern anchor where Paper Mill and College creeks join a half mile downstream.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1633.

Location. 37° 15.617′ N, 76° 42.1′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Colonial National Historic Parkway, half a mile south of Newport Avenue, on the left when traveling west. 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. Mill Dam (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Neck (approx. ¼ mile away); Galt (approx. half a mile away); The Public Hospital of 1773 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Travis House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of First Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Moody House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bracken Tenement (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Colonial Parkway. Colonial National Historical

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Park (Submitted on December 24, 2009.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 21, 2009

2. The Palisades Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.