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

The Blue Bell

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

The Blue Bell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. The Blue Bell Marker

Inscription. A 1770 property settlement called this structure…”The Blue Bell, a large house just behind the Capitol.” Long used as a rental, it variously served as a tavern, lodging house, and gunsmith’s shop.

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 1770.

Location. 37° 16.304′ N, 76° 41.516′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on South Waller Street, 0.2 miles north of East Francis Street, on the right when traveling north. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Powell’s Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiana Campbell’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Meetinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Carlos House (within shouting distance of this marker); Isham Goddin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Benjamin Powell House (within shouting distance of this marker); David Morton Shop

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Davenport Shop (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . The Blue Bell Historical Report. (Submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

The Blue Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. The Blue Bell

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 84 times since then and 31 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.