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

Orlando Jones House

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Orlando Jones House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Orlando Jones House Marker

Inscription. Orlando Jones, grandfather of the future Martha Washington, owned this house until 1719. Little is known of its use after that.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1719.

Location. 37° 16.274′ N, 76° 41.877′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Duke of Gloucester Street and Colonial Street, on the right when traveling east on East Duke of Gloucester Street. 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. Catherine Orr House (within shouting distance of this marker); Prentis Store (within shouting distance of this marker); George Pitt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Stith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office & Printing Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); James Anderson's Armoury (within shouting distance of this marker); Holt’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker). 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.)

Orlando Jones House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Orlando Jones 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 145 times since then and 51 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.