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

Robert Nicolson House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Robert Nicolson House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Robert Nicolson House Marker

Inscription. Tailor and Merchant Robert Nicolson built this house circa 1751 and lived here until his death in 1797. He ran a successful store on Duke of Gloucester Street, supplying uniforms to the Continental Army during the Revolution.

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 1751.

Location. 37° 16.265′ N, 76° 41.399′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of York Street and Page Street, on the right when traveling west on York Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 York 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: Cogar Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); George Jackson House & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); David Morton Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isham Goddin Shop (about 400 feet away); Christiana Campbell’s Tavern (about 500 feet away); Benjamin Waller House (about 500 feet away); Presbyterian Meetinghouse (about 500 feet away); Elizabeth Carlos House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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Robert Nicolson House Historical Report. (Submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Robert Nicolson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Robert Nicolson 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 498 times since then and 35 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.