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

The Benjamin Powell House

Original Building

— Colonial Williamsburg —

The Benjamin Powell House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. The Benjamin Powell House Marker

Inscription. Builder Benjamin Powell owned this property from 1763 to 1782. He built or repaired several prominent buildings, including the public gaol. The tower at Bruton Church, and the public hospital.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.

Location. 37° 16.34′ N, 76° 41.489′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is at the intersection of North Waller Street and East Nicholson Street, on the left when traveling south on North Waller Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 N Waller St, 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. Elizabeth Carlos House (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Waller Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiana Campbell’s Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blue Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell’s Tenement (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isham Goddin Shop (about 300 feet away); Presbyterian Meetinghouse

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(about 300 feet away); David Morton Shop (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . The Benjamin Powell House. (Submitted on July 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. The Benjamin Powell House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.