Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bracken Tenement
Original Building
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023
1. Bracken Tenement Marker
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. It 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.
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: 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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Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Bracken Tenement
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 608 times since then and 72 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.
