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

Powell’s Tenement

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Powell’s Tenement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Powell’s Tenement Marker

Inscription. Peter Powell lived and worked in this rental property starting in 1755, when he advertised that he would “carry on the business of a wheel wright and chair-maker near the Capitol.”

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 1755.

Location. 37° 16.309′ N, 76° 41.536′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker can be reached from North Waller Street south of East Nicholson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 N 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. The Blue Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Meetinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Carlos House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiana Campbell’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Isham Goddin Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Benjamin Powell House (about 300 feet away); The Old Capitol (about 300 feet away); The Capitol (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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Powell's Tenement (Capitol Power Plant). (Submitted on July 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Powell’s Tenement image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Powell’s Tenement

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 60 times since then and 14 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.