Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Durfey Shop —Reconstructed

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Durfey Shop <small> —Reconstructed </small> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 22, 2023

1. Durfey Shop —Reconstructed Marker

Inscription. Tailor Severinus Durfey operated a shop here in the 1770s. He made clothing and retailed a broad array of material, “West India and dry goods of most sorts.”

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 37° 16.253′ N, 76° 42.284′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on West Duke of Gloucester Street east of South Henry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 W Duke of Gloucester St, 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. Catherine Blaikley House (a few steps from this marker); John Blair House (a few steps from this marker); Bryan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Taliaferro-Cole House (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Baptist Meetinghouse Exhibit (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Taliaferro-Cole Shop (about 400 feet away); Hartwell Perry’s Tavern (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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Colonial Williamsburg. (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Additional keywords. Durfey Shop —Reconstructed

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Durfey Shop —Reconstructed Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.