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Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Hay’s Cabinetmaking

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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 EraIndustry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.
 
Location. 37° 16.349′ N, 76° 41.869′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker 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.
 
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.
 
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 Anthony Hay Cabinetmaker. (Submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
 
Hay’s Cabinetmaking Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Hay’s Cabinetmaking Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 14 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.

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