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

Ayscough House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Ayscough House Marker

Inscription. Christopher and Anne Ayscough opened a tavern here in 1768. They purchased the house with money left by Governor Faquier to Anne, his head cook “in recompence to her great fidelity and attention” in all his “illnesses.”

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.

Location. 37° 16.244′ N, 76° 41.584′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on Francis Street East east of Blair Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 Francis St E, 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: William Finnie House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Capitol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Capitol (about 300 feet away); George Davenport Shop (about 300 feet away); Shields Tavern (about 400 feet away); Benjamin Waller House (about 400 feet away); Palmer House (about 500 feet away); Powell’s Tenement (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Ayscough House Historical Report

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Ayscough House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Ayscough House

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 507 times since then and 35 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.