Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

King’s Arms Barber Shop

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

King’s Arms Barber Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. King’s Arms Barber Shop Marker

Inscription. Used by several merchants as a store in the 1770s and 1780s, this building and the adjacent tavern were acquired by Phillip Moody in 1796. His documents term this building a barber shop.

Erected by The Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 37° 16.28′ N, 76° 41.743′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. 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: 412 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 Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Charlton House (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Purdie 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); The Golden Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Hunter Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Wetherburn's Tavern (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 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

King’s Arms Barber Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

2. King’s Arms Barber Shop

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 81 times since then and 19 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.