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

George Pitt House

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George Pitt House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023
1. George Pitt House Marker
Inscription. Apothecary and surgeon George Pitt inherited this property in 1757. He operated an apothecary shop, “The Sign of the Rhinoceros,” here until the mid-1770s.
 
Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraNotable BuildingsScience & MedicineSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
 
Location. 37° 16.291′ N, 76° 41.87′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Duke of Gloucester Street and Colonial Street, on the right when traveling west on East Duke of Gloucester Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 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. Prentis Store (a few steps from this marker); Post Office & Printing Office (a few steps from this marker); Orlando Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Stith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Holt’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Orr House (within
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shouting distance of this marker); William Waters Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
 
Also see . . .  George Pitt House. (Submitted on July 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
 
 
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 65 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
 
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