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

Peter Hay’s Shop

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Peter Hay’s Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Peter Hay’s Shop Marker

Inscription. Apothecary Peter Hay dispensed drugs and provided surgical, midwifery, and general medical services here. He also sold spices, cooking oils and teas.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 37° 16.271′ N, 76° 41.932′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Duke of Glouster Street and South Queen Street, on the right when traveling east on East Duke of Glouster Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: William Lightfoot House (a few steps from this marker); Ludwell-Paradise House (a few steps from this marker); The Red Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriel Maupin Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Orr House (within shouting distance of this marker); Prentis Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orlando Jones House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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

Peter Hay’s Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Peter Hay’s Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 48 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.