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

William Lightfoot House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

William Lightfoot House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. William Lightfoot House Marker

Inscription. Planter, merchant and attorney William Lightfoot inherited this property in 1767 and held it until his death in 1809.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.

Location. 37° 16.272′ N, 76° 41.922′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Duke of Gloucester Street and North Queen Street, on the right when traveling east on East Duke of Gloucester Street. This marker is located within Colonial Williamsburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 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: Peter Hay’s Shop (a few steps from this marker); Ludwell-Paradise House (a few steps from this marker); The Red Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Orr House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriel Maupin Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Prentis Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Orlando Jones House

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Colonial Williamsburg. (Submitted on July 6, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

William Lightfoot House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. William Lightfoot 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 1,073 times since then and 70 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.