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

Christiana Campbell’s Tavern

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Marker

Inscription. Mrs. Campbell opened her well resorted tavern in 1771, offering “Genteel accommodations, and the very best entertainment.” George Washington frequently dined and lodged here in the 1770s.

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 1771.

Location. 37° 16.3′ N, 76° 41.486′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on South Waller Street 0.2 miles north of East Francis Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within Colonial Williamsburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 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); Elizabeth Carlos House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blue Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); David Morton Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Benjamin Powell House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Powell’s Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); George Jackson House & Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Christiana Campbell (ca. 1723–1792). (Submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Christiana Campbell’s Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Christiana Campbell’s Tavern

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 415 times since then and 39 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.