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

Peyton Randolph House

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. Peyton Randolph House Marker

Inscription. For more than fifty years this was the home of Peyton Randolph (1721-1775), who served the Colony of Virginia in many of its highest governmental offices and became the first president of the Continental Congress. His father, Sir John Randolph, the only colonial Virginian to be knighted, live here until his death in 1737. The original house is unusual for its seven fully paneled rooms. The furnishings reflect the home of a family prominent in the social and political life of the colony.

Erected 1996 by Sara and Bill Kimball of Belvedere.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.

Location. 37° 16.34′ N, 76° 41.989′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Nicholson Street and North England Street, on the right when traveling east on East Nicholson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: Ludwell Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Grissell Hay Lodging House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tayloe House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Red Lion (about 400 feet

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away); Gabriel Maupin Tavern (about 500 feet away); Ludwell-Paradise House (about 500 feet away); Peter Hay’s Shop (about 500 feet away); Roscow Cole House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. Peyton Randolph House Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. Peyton Randolph House Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. Peyton Randolph House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.