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

Shoemaker’s Shop

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Shoemaker’s Shop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023
1. Shoemaker’s Shop Marker
Inscription. In 1773, Shoemaker George Wilson advertised “The best sorts of English leather for all manner of men’s shoes and pumps.”
 
Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraIndustry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.
 
Location. 37° 16.26′ N, 76° 42.079′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Duke of Gloucester Street and Spotswood Street, on the right when traveling east on West Duke of Gloucester Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124198 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. Greenhow Tenement (a few steps from this marker); Roscow Cole House (within shouting distance of this marker); Custis Tenament (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Magazine and Guardhouse (about 400 feet away); George Wythe House and Gardens (about 500 feet away); Hartwell Perry’s Tavern (about 600 feet away); Grissell Hay Lodging House (about 600 feet away); Gabriel Maupin Tavern (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
 
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 Historic Trade: Shoemaker. (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
 
Shoemaker’s Shop image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Shoemaker’s Shop
 
 
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 59 times since then and 20 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.

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