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

Tayloe House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Tayloe House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Tayloe House Marker

Inscription. John Tayloe II, a wealthy and influential planter from the Northern Neck of Virginia purchased this house in 1759. He used it as his in-town residence while serving on the Governor’s Council.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 37° 16.345′ N, 76° 41.922′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is at the intersection of East Nicholson Street and North Queen Street, on the left when traveling east on East Nicholson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 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. Ludwell Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Hay’s Cabinetmaking (within shouting distance of this marker); Peyton Randolph House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Red Lion (about 300 feet away); Elizabeth Reynolds House (about 400 feet away); Prentis Store (about 400 feet away); Ludwell-Paradise House (about 400 feet away); George Pitt House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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Tayloe House, Office and Kitchen. (Submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Tayloe House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

2. Tayloe House

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 60 times since then and 9 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.