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

The Capitol

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. The Capitol Marker

Inscription. The historic site was the seat of Virginia's colonial government for 75 years. Here in May, 1765, Patrick Henry denounced the Stamp Act and on May 15, 1776, a Virginia Convention unanimously proposed that the Continental Congress "declare the United Colonies free and independent states." On June 12, 1776, a Virginia Convention approved George Mason's Declaration of Rights and on June 29 adopted the first constitution for the new Commonwealth of Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1765.

Location. 37° 16.292′ N, 76° 41.609′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the left when traveling east. On the corner of East Duke of Glouscester and Blair 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: The Old Capitol (a few steps from this marker); The Secretary's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shields Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton's Coffeehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ayscough House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edinburgh Castle Tavern (about 300 feet away); John Crump House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. The Capitol Marker

The Capitol's back courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. The Capitol's back courtyard

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. The Capitol Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

5. The Capitol Marker

The Capitol's front courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

6. The Capitol's front courtyard

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

7. The Capitol Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.