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

The Quarter

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

The Quarter Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. The Quarter Marker

Inscription. Due to the loss of James City County records during the Civil War, little is known about this early 19th-century cottage. Actor Cary Grant resided here while starring in the Hollywood film The Howards of Virginia in 1940.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 37° 16.213′ N, 76° 41.885′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is at the intersection of Francis Street East and Colonial Street, on the right when traveling east on Francis Street 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. Richard Crump House (a few steps from this marker); Orrell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bracken Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Moody House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Orr House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orlando Jones House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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The Quarter. (Submitted on July 11, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. The Quarter

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.