Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Grissell Hay Lodging House
Original Building
— Colonial Williamsburg —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023
1. Grissell Hay Lodging House Marker
Dr. Peter Hay lived here until his death in 1766, leaving steep debt. To make ends meet, his widow, Grissell took in lodgers until the late 1770s.
Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 37° 16.342′ N, 76° 42.015′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is at the intersection of West Nicholson Street and North England Street, on the right when traveling west on West Nicholson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Peyton Randolph House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwell Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Roscow Cole House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tayloe House (about 400 feet away); Site of the First Theatre (about 500 feet away); The Red Lion (about 500 feet away); Gabriel Maupin Tavern (about 500 feet away); Greenhow Tenement (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
Also see . . . Grissell Hay Lodging House.
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Grissell Hay Lodging House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 22 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.
