Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gabriel Maupin Tavern
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023
1. Gabriel Maupin Tavern Marker
Built as a store c.1750
Enlarged as a tavern c.1770 by Gabriel Maupi
Restored
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 1750.
Location. 37° 16.27′ N, 76° 41.957′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Duke of Gloucester Street and South Queen Street, on the right when traveling east on East Duke of Gloucester Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 E 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: Peter Hays Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwell-Paradise House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Lightfoot House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Red Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Magazine and Guardhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Orr House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple (about 300 feet away); Prentis Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Gabriel Maupin Tavern
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,814 times since then and 160 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.
