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

Alexander Purdie House

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

 
 
Alexander Purdie House <small> —Reconstructed </small> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023
1. Alexander Purdie House —Reconstructed Marker
Inscription. Emigrant printer Purdie bought this house in 1767. He launched the Virginia Gazette in 1774. One of three local newspapers of the same name.
 
Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraImmigrationNotable BuildingsSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
 
Location. 37° 16.277′ N, 76° 41.733′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on East Duke of Gloucester Street, 0.2 miles east of North Botetourt Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker is located within Colonial Williamsburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 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 (here, next to this marker); King’s Arms Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); Charlton House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Coke Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Raleigh Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); John Carter’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Ball
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Craig House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
 
Also see . . .  Colonial Williamsburg. (Submitted on June 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
 
Alexander Purdie House <small> —Reconstructed </small> Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Alexander Purdie House —Reconstructed Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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