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

Tayloe House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

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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. It 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.

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: 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.

Also see . . . Tayloe House, Office and Kitchen

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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 January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 37 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.