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

Custis Tenament

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Custis Tenament Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Custis Tenament Marker

Inscription. John Curtis IV built a rental property here in 1717. His daughter-in-law, Martha Curtis, and her second husband George Washington, managed it from 1759 to 1778.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.

Location. 37° 16.261′ N, 76° 42.14′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Duke of Gloucester Street and Palace Green Street, on the left when traveling east on West 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. Hartwell Perry’s Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shoemaker’s Shop (about 300 feet away); Greenhow Tenement (about 300 feet away); Taliaferro-Cole Shop (about 300 feet away); Roscow Cole House (about 400 feet away); George Wythe House and Gardens (about 400 feet away); Taliaferro-Cole House (about 400 feet away); African American Baptist Meetinghouse Exhibit (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Colonial Williamsburg.

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

Custis Tenament image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Custis Tenament

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 98 times since then and 39 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.