Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Capitol
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
1. The Old Capital Marker
Here, March 12, 1773, Dabney Carr offered and the convention of Virginia unanimously adopted the resolutions to appoint a committee to correspond with similar committees in the other colonies: the first step taken towards the union of the states.
Here, May 15, 1776, the convention of Virginia through resolutions, drafted by Edmund Pendleton, offered by Thomas Nelson, Jr. advocated by Patrick Henry, unanimously called on congress to declare the colonies free and independent states.
Here, June 12, 1776, was adopted by the convention the immortal work of George Mason, The Declaration of Rights; and on June 29, 1776. The first written Constitution of a free and independent state ever framed.
Erected by Members of the House of Burgesses.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1900.
Location. 37° 16.294′ N, 76° 41.599′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of East Duke of Glouscester Street and Blair Street, on the
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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: The Capitol (a few steps from this marker); The Secretary's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shields Tavern (about 300 feet away); Ayscough House (about 300 feet away); Charlton's Coffeehouse (about 300 feet away); Powells Tenement (about 300 feet away); The Public Gaol (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
2. The Old Capital Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
3. The Old Capital Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
4. The Old Capital
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
5. The Old Capital
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
6. The Old Capital Marker
The backside of the marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
7. The back of the Old Capital Marker
The top reads: Members of the House of Burgesses who Raleigh them May 18, 1769 and May 27, 1774 and August 1774, entered into associations against the importation of purchase of British manufactures.
Peyton Randolph, Speaker & Robert Carter Nicholas, Treasurer the rest is various names.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 25, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
