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. Marker 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.

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

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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 77 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.