Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Golden Ball Tavern
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number QA-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1764.
Location. 37° 13.961′ N, 77° 24.426′ W. Marker is in Petersburg , Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Old Street and North Market Street on West Old Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Petersburg’s Role In Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Peter Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Jones Trading Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Peter Jones Trading Station (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Peter Jones Trading Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Tavern Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Concrete Bunker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 29, 2009
3. Archaeological excavation at the site of the Golden Ball Tavern (2008).
The three-year project, funded primarily by the Cameron Foundation, is a collaborative effort between the Historic Petersburg Foundation, the Prince George Historical Society, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Richard Bland College and the City of Petersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,153 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 3, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.