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

John Blair House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

John Blair House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 22, 2023

1. John Blair House Marker

Inscription. John Blair held a number of political positions between 1728 and 1771. His house is among the oldest in town. The right section dates 1720-1723; The left was added in 1737.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.

Location. 37° 16.264′ N, 76° 42.287′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on West Duke of Gloucester Street east of North Henry Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Durfey Shop —Reconstructed (a few steps from this marker); Catherine Blaikley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Taliaferro-Cole House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); African American Baptist Meetinghouse Exhibit (about 300 feet away); Taliaferro-Cole Shop (about 400 feet away); Site of First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Hartwell Perry’s Tavern (about 500 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.)

John Blair House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. John Blair House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 46 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.