Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James Anderson's Armoury
Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
1. James Anderson's Armoury Marker
James Anderson, Blacksmith and Public Armourer, conducted his business on this site between 1770 and 1798. During the Revolutionary War, the Armoury employed as many as forty workmen -- blacksmiths, gunsmiths, tinsmiths, nailers, and gunstockers -- maintaining arms and equipment for Virginia and Continental forces.Erected by Forest E. Mars Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 37° 16.274′ N, 76° 41.839′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wetherburn's Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Raleigh Tavern (about 500 feet away); Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop (about 700 feet away); The Magazine and Guardhouse (about 800 feet away); Peyton Randolph House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charlton's Coffeehouse
Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
2. James Anderson's Armoury Marker
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Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012
3. James Anderson's Armoury Marker
The marker is just behind the town's folk having a chat.
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 419 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
