Williamsburg , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Barraud House
Original Building
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Dr. Barraud House Marker
Physician Phillip Barraud owned this property from 1782 to 1801. He worked with Apothecary James Galt as visiting physicians at the public hospital until 1799. The Barraud House retains much of its original woodwork and is one of the best preserved houses in Williamsburg.
Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 37° 16.232′ N, 76° 41.806′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Francis Street East and South Botetourt Street, on the left when traveling east on Francis Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 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: Ewing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tarpleys Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brick House Tavern (about 300 feet away); Wetherburn's Tavern (about 300 feet away); James Anderson's Armoury (about 300 feet away); Orrell House (about 300 feet away); Lewis House
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Also see . . . Colonial Williamsburg. Website homepage (Submitted on October 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023
2. Dr. Barraud House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 119 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.
