Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Coke-Garrett House

Photographed by Richard Peterson, September 29, 2024

1. The Coke-Garrett House Marker

Inscription. The left wing of this house was built sometime after silversmith and tavern keeper John Coke acquired the land in 1755. Planter Richard Garrett purchased the property in 1810 and erected the brick office to the right soon thereafter. His son, Dr. Robert Garrett, added the two-story section in 1837. The frame wing to the left of the brick office, built elsewhere ca. 1800, was moved here before the Civil War.

Preservation of the Coke-Garrett House has been endowed through the generosity of Cheryl L. and Stephen A. Coke.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.

Location. 37° 16.355′ N, 76° 41.546′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Nicholson Street west of North Waller Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 465 E Nicholson St, 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

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South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: The Public Gaol (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell’s Tenement (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Benjamin Powell House (about 300 feet away); The Blue Bell (about 300 feet away); Elizabeth Carlos House (about 400 feet away); Benjamin Waller Office (about 400 feet away); The Secretary's Office (about 400 feet away); Christiana Campbell’s Tavern (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

The Coke-Garrett House, Marker at right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Peterson, September 29, 2024

2. The Coke-Garrett House, Marker at right

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2026, by Richard Peterson of East Windsor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2026, by Richard Peterson of East Windsor, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.