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

James Anderson's Armoury

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. James Anderson's Armoury Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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.

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: Brick House Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Mary Stith House (a few steps from this marker); William Waters Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Holt’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office & Printing Office (within shouting distance of this marker); William Waters House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); George Pitt House (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. James Anderson's Armoury Marker

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 1,003 times since then and 57 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.