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

Elizabeth Carlos House

Reconstructed

— Colonial Williamsburg —

Elizabeth Carlos House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023

1. Elizabeth Carlos House Marker

Inscription. Milliner Elizabeth Carlos purchased this property in 1772 and ran a shop from her home. A 1777 account book notes that she sold a variety of goods, including gloves, hose, ribbons, thread, and textiles.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 37° 16.321′ N, 76° 41.487′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on North Waller Street south of East Nicholson Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 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. The Benjamin Powell House (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); Benjamin Waller Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Isham Goddin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Meetinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell’s Tenement

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(within shouting distance of this marker); David Morton Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Elizabeth Carlos House Historical Report. (Submitted on July 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Elizabeth Carlos House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.