Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt
Governor of the Colony of Virginia 1768-1770
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1. Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Marker
Respected Friend of the Students and Faculty of the College
Gordon S. Kray '73, Sculptor
This statue, a re-creation of the original marble by Richard Hayward (1728-1800) that stood here from 1801 until 1958, was given to the College of William and Mary by thoughtful alumni on the occasion of the 300th anniversary.
Dedicated October 23, 1993
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1863.
Location. 37° 16.25′ N, 76° 42.5′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Jamestown Road and South Boundary Street, on the right when traveling south on Jamestown Road. Located in front of The College of William and Mary Wren Building. 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. Sir Christopher Wren Building (a few steps from this marker); Alumni of the College of William and Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); Priorities of the College of William and Mary (within shouting distance of this
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2. Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Marker
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3. Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Marker
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4. Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Statue
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5. The front of Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Statue
The Right Honourable
Norborne Berkeley
Baron De Botetourt
His Majestys
Late Lieutenant and
Governor General of the
Colony and Dominion
Of Virginia
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6. On the side of Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Statue
Deeply impressed with the warmest sense of gratitude for his excellency the right Honorable Lord Botetourt prudent and wise administration, and that the remembrance of those many public and social virtues, which so eminently adorned his illustrious character, might be transmitted to latest posterity. The General Assembly of Virginia on the XX Day of July ANN:DOM:M.DCC.LXXI resolved with one united voice to erect this statue to his Lordship's memory.
Let wisdom and justice preside in any country
The people will rejoice and must be happy.
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7. On the side of Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Statue
America behold your friend.
Who leaving his native country.
Declind those additional honours, which
were there in store for him. That
he might heal your wounds and restore
tranquillity and happiness to this
extensive continent: with what zeal
and anxiety he persued these glorious
objects, Virginia, thus bears her
grateful testimony.
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8. The back of Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt Statue
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9. The Wren Building
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on November 3, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 12, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
