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

Hay’s Cabinetmaking

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Hay’s Cabinetmaking Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Hay’s Cabinetmaking Marker

Inscription. Cabinetmaker Anthony Hay purchased this property in 1756. After buying the Raleigh Tavern in 1767, he rented the shop to Benjamin Bucktrout, who made and sold furniture, spinners, and coffins.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.

Location. 37° 16.349′ N, 76° 41.869′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Nicholson Street west of North Botetourt Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 E Nicholson 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: Elizabeth Reynolds House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tayloe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office & Printing Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Pitt House (about 400 feet away); Hunter’s Store (about 400 feet away); Holt’s Store (about 400 feet away); Prentis Store (about 400 feet away); William Waters Storehouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Anthony Hay Cabinetmaker

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. (Submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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2. Hay’s Cabinetmaking Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.