Urbanna in Middlesex County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Tobacco Warehouse

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 16, 2010

1. Old Tobacco Warehouse Marker

Inscription. Traditionally known as the Old Tobacco Warehouse. Built 1766 by James Mills, Scottish merchant. First used as a store and/or warehouse.

Owned and authentically restored by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.

Location. 37° 38.193′ N, 76° 34.39′ W. Marker is in Urbanna, Virginia, in Middlesex County. It can be reached from Old Virginia Street near Cross Street (Virginia Route 27). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Urbanna VA 23175, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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: John Mitchell’s Map (here, next to this marker); Urbanna Museum & Visitors Center (here, next to this marker); A Hub For Commerce (here, next to this marker); Tobacco Road (a few steps from this marker); Tobacco Was Money (a few steps from this marker); Prettyman’s Rolling Road (a few steps from this marker); The Backyard Garden Was Essential (a few steps from this marker); Sandwich (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Urbanna.

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Two Markers at the Old Tobacco Warehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, January 16, 2010

2. Two Markers at the Old Tobacco Warehouse

This marker is centered in the back wall of the front porch.

Old Tobacco Warehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 16, 2010

3. Old Tobacco Warehouse

Front view. The porch and its foundation were not present in the original building (see illustration on the “ Prettyman’s Rolling Road” marker). Also known as the James Mills Scottish Factor Store.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 16, 2010

4. Old Tobacco Warehouse

Side view.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 16, 2010

5. Old Tobacco Warehouse

Rear view.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2010, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,446 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 24, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.