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

William Waters House

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

William Waters House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. William Waters House Marker

Inscription. Wealthy planter William Waters lived here from about 1750 until his death in 1767. His widow Sarah owned the house for an additional 30 years.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 37° 16.294′ N, 76° 41.817′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Duke of Gloucester Street and North Botetourt Street, on the right when traveling west on East Duke of Gloucester Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 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: William Waters Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Holt’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick House Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Tarpley’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); William Pitt Store (within shouting distance of this marker); James Anderson's Armoury

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

Also see . . . William Waters House Historical Report. (Submitted on July 6, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

William Waters House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. William Waters House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.