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

Roscow Cole House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Roscow Cole House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 23, 2023

1. Roscow Cole House Marker

Inscription. Merchant Roscow Cole built this brick house by 1812. He sold a general assortment of dry goods, hardware, groceries, paints and clothing from an adjoining wooden store until the 1830s.

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 1812.

Location. 37° 16.284′ N, 76° 42.07′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Duke of Gloucester Street and Colonial National Historical Pkwy, on the right when traveling east on West Duke of Gloucester Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 W 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. Greenhow Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Shoemaker’s Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Custis Tenament (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Wythe House and Gardens (about 400 feet away); The Magazine and Guardhouse (about 400 feet away); Grissell Hay Lodging House (about 400 feet away); Peyton Randolph House

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(about 500 feet away); Site of the First Theatre (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Norton-Cole House. (Submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Roscow Cole House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Roscow Cole House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.