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

William Finnie House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

William Finnie House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. William Finnie House Marker

Inscription. Col. William Finnie acquired this house in the 1770s. He was the officer in charge of supplies for the Southern Department of the Continental Army during the Revolution, and Mayor of Williamsburg from 1783-1784.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 37° 16.23′ N, 76° 41.581′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on Francis Street East east of Blair Street, on the right when traveling east. 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. Ayscough House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Davenport Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Capitol (about 400 feet away); The Capitol (about 400 feet away); Benjamin Waller House (about 400 feet away); Shields Tavern (about 500 feet away); Presbyterian Meetinghouse (about 500 feet away); David Morton Shop (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . William Finnie House Historical Report. (Submitted on July 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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William Finnie House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. William Finnie House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 28 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.