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

Charlton House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Charlton House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Charlton House Marker

Inscription. Acquired in 1769 by wigmaker Edward Charlton and his wife, Milliner Jane Hunter Charlton. Edward Charlton’s clients included Thomas Jefferson, George Wythe, Payton Randolph, and Patrick Henry.

Erected by The Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 37° 16.28′ N, 76° 41.753′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker 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: 410 E 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. King’s Arms Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); King’s Arms Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Purdie House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Hunter Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); John Carter’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Wetherburn's Tavern (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Raleigh Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Charlton House. (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Charlton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Charlton House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.