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

Ludwell-Paradise House

Original House

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Ludwell-Paradise House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Ludwell-Paradise House Marker

Inscription. Politician Phillip Ludwell III built this house in 1753. Virginia’s first female printer, Clementina Rind, lived and published a newspaper here from 1766 to 1764.

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 1753.

Location. 37° 16.281′ N, 76° 41.929′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on East Duke of Gloucester Street just west of North Queen Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 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. Peter Hay’s Shop (a few steps from this marker); William Lightfoot House (a few steps from this marker); The Red Lion (a few steps from this marker); Gabriel Maupin Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Orr House (within shouting distance of this marker); Prentis Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Orlando Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Pitt House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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The Ludwell-Paradise House: The Cornerstone of Colonial Williamsburg. (Submitted on July 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Ludwell-Paradise House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Ludwell-Paradise House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.