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

David Morton Shop

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

David Morton Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. David Morton Shop Marker

Inscription. Tailor David Morton operated a tailor shop here beginning in 1776. In June of that year he advertised that “journeymen tailors will meet with good encouragement by applying to David Morton.”

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 1776.

Location. 37° 16.265′ N, 76° 41.483′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of South Waller Street and East Francis Street when traveling north on South Waller Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 S Waller 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: Isham Goddin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Meetinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); George Jackson House & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Waller House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Davenport Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiana Campbell’s Tavern (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Blue Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cogar Shop (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Colonial Williamsburg. (Submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

David Morton Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. David Morton Shop

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 578 times since then and 37 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.