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

The Red Lion

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

 
 
The Red Lion Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023
1. The Red Lion Marker
Inscription. In 1768, barber and wig-maker Walter Lenox moved “Red Lion” where he “Carries on his business… and … has good accommodations for private lodgers.”
 
Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraIndustry & CommerceNotable BuildingsSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.
 
Location. 37° 16.291′ N, 76° 41.93′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Duke of Gloucester Street and Queen Street on East Duke of Gloucester Street. 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. Ludwell-Paradise House (a few steps from this marker); Peter Hay’s Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); William Lightfoot House (within shouting distance of 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Pitt House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
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Also see . . .  The Red Lion Architectural Report. (Submitted on July 6, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
 
The Red Lion image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. The Red Lion
 
 
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 95 times since then and 57 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.

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