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

Cogar Shop

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Cogar Shop Marker

Inscription. This 18th-century farmhouse was moved here in 1947 from King & Queen County, Virginia. Originally called “Rosewood,” it is now named for its 20th owner, James Cogar, the first curator at Colonial Williamsburg.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 37° 16.268′ N, 76° 41.416′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on York Street west of Lafayette St (Virginia Route 5), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 York 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: Robert Nicolson House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Jackson House & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); David Morton Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isham Goddin Shop (about 400 feet away); Christiana Campbell’s Tavern (about 400 feet away); Presbyterian Meetinghouse (about 400 feet away); Benjamin Waller House (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Carlos House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Colonial Williamsburg.

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(Submitted on July 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Cogar Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.