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

King’s Arms Tavern

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

King’s Arms Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. King’s Arms Tavern Marker

Inscription. Highly successful tavern keeper Jane Vobe began operating here in 1772. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Nelson and other Revolutionary leaders were among her clients.

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 1772.

Location. 37° 16.279′ N, 76° 41.738′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Duke of Gloucester Street east of South Botetourt Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 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: Alexander Purdie House (here, next to this marker); King’s Arms Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); Charlton House (a few steps from this marker); The Raleigh Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); John Carter’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); John Coke Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Hunter Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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King’s Arms Tavern. (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

King’s Arms Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. King’s Arms Tavern

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.