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

Wetherburn's Tavern

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. Wetherburn's Tavern Marker

Inscription. This original eighteenth-century building, expanded to its present size after 1751, housed one of the best known taverns in Williamsburg. It bears the name of its builder and first owner, Henry Wetherburn, who previously operated the Raleigh Tavern across the street. A distinguished clientele was attracted by the good food, drink, and festive social life. An inventory of Wetherburn's fine furnishings guided their replacement. The tavern has been restored to its appearance of about 1760.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.

Location. 37° 16.275′ N, 76° 41.777′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the left when traveling east. 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: Tarpley’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Prentis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Russell House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Pitt Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Hunter Shop

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Arms Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. Wetherburn's Tavern Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. Wetherburn's Tavern Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. Wetherburn's Tavern Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

5. Wetherburn's Tavern 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 931 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.