Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Bracken Tenement

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Bracken Tenement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Bracken Tenement Marker

Inscription. The Rev. John Bracken, Rector of Bruton Parish for 45 years, purchased this rental property in 1787. Married to Sally Burrell of Carters Grove he held extensive real estate along Francis Street until his death in 1818.

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 1787.

Location. 37° 16.212′ N, 76° 41.909′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on Francis Street East west of Colonial Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Francis St E, 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. Moody House (here, next to this marker); Richard Crump House (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orrell House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Lightfoot House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Catherine Orr House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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

Bracken Tenement image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Bracken Tenement

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 92 times since then and 32 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.