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

Elkanah Deane

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Elkanah Deane Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Elkanah Deane Marker

Inscription. Coach maker Elkanah Deane purchased the property in 1772. He advertised that he could build and repair all types of coaches and carriages, as well as "paint and gild them to the best manner”.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 37° 16.357′ N, 76° 42.146′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Palace Green Street and Prince George Street, on the left when traveling north on Palace Green Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Palace Green 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: Shop of Kenneth McKenzie (within shouting distance of this marker); George Wythe House and Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Road Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Carter House (within shouting distance of this marker); African Americans and Bruton Parish Church

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Governor's Palace & Gardens (about 400 feet away); Roscow Cole House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Elkanah Deane Marker

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 513 times since then and 41 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.