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

The Golden Ball

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

The Golden Ball Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. The Golden Ball Marker

Inscription.
Opened in 1765 by London jeweler and silversmith James Craig, the “Golden Ball” was universally recognized as the sign of a jeweler.

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° 16.296′ N, 76° 41.757′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Duke of Gloucester Street 0.1 miles east of North Botetourt Street when traveling west. 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: Margaret Hunter Shop (a few steps from this marker); John Carter’s Store (a few steps from this marker); Russell House (a few steps from this marker); Charlton House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Raleigh Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Arms Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Prentis House (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Arms Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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Colonial Williamsburg. Website homepage (Submitted on October 18, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Golden Ball image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The Golden Ball

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 33 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.