Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James City County
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York County
Photographed by PaulwC3, May 15, 2014
1. James City County/York County Marker
James City County. Area 164 Square Miles. One of the original shires formed in 1634, and named for Jamestown, the first settlement in Virginia, 1607. Williamsburg is in this county.
York County. Area 186 Square Miles. One of the eight original shires formed in 1634. First called Charles River, which was named for King Charles I. The name was changed in 1643 to York for Yorkshire, England. Cornwallis's surrender, October 19, 1781, took place at Yorktown.
Erected 1946 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Z-266.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1865.
Location. 37° 21.969′ N, 76° 44.843′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. It is on Rochambeau Drive (Virginia Route 755) 1.3 miles west of Lightfoot Road ( Route 646), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23188, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Norge Depot (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Norge Depot
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Other markers no longer nearby. Spencer's Ordinary (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been permanently removed); Green Spring (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Chickahominy Church (was approx. 3.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); State Shipyard (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Early Yorktown History. Strolling Yorktowns quiet tree-shaded streets today is a delight for all ages, but considerable imagination is required to recreate the appearance of the town at any particular period in its history. The many early buildings remaining in the town help to recall the 18th century period of prominence and the additional 19th and 20th
Photographed by PaulwC3, May 15, 2014
2. Wide view of the James City County / York County Marker
Looking toward James City County.
Photographed by PaulwC3, May 15, 2014
3. Wide view of the James City County / York County Marker
Looking toward York County.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
