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

John Carter’s Store

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

John Carter’s Store Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. John Carter’s Store Marker

Inscription. Built in 1765 by merchant John Carter and his brothers, the right half of the building operated as a general store for nearly 30 years.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 37° 16.298′ N, 76° 41.748′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Duke of Gloucester Street 0.1 miles east of NorthBotetourt Street. The marker is located within Colonial Williamsburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 E Duke of Gloucester 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: The Golden Ball (a few steps from this marker); The Raleigh Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Margaret Hunter Shop (a few steps from this marker); King’s Arms Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Russell House (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Arms Tavern (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Alexander Purdie House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . John Carter's Store Historical Report. (Submitted on June 30, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

John Carter’s Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

2. John Carter’s Store

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.