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

Catherine Blaikley House

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Catherine Blaikley House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Catherine Blaikley House Marker

Inscription. Mrs. Blaikley lived here from 1736-1771. Her obituary called her An eminent midwife…Who … brought upwards of three thousand children into the world.”

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.

Location. 37° 16.253′ N, 76° 42.276′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on West Duke of Gloucester Street, 0.1 miles east of South Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located within Colonial Williamsburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 W 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. Durfey Shop —Reconstructed (a few steps from this marker); John Blair House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Taliaferro-Cole House (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Baptist Meetinghouse Exhibit (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Baptist Church (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Taliaferro-Cole Shop (about 300 feet away); Hartwell Perry’s Tavern (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Catherine Blaikley. (Submitted on June 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Catherine Blaikley House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Catherine Blaikley House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 28 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.