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

Sir Christopher Wren Building

Erected 1695-1699

Photographed by Nate Davidson, March 2, 2014

1. Sir Christopher Wren Building Marker

Inscription. This first building at the College of William and Mary is the oldest college building in the United States. According to an 18th-century author, it was "first modeled by Sir Christopher Wren, adapted to the Nature of the Country by the Gentlemen there." Having survived two wars and three fires, the Wren Building continues to be used by the faculty and students of the College.

Restored, 1931, through the generosity of John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Once inside, follow the signs to the Wren Building Information Center. There is a wheelchair accessible elevator on the opposite side of the building.

Erected by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 37° 16.25′ N, 76° 42.517′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It can be reached from the intersection of Boundary Street and West Duke of Gloucester Street, on the left when traveling north. 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: Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt (a few steps from this marker); Alumni of the College of William and Mary (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Priorities of the College of William and Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christopher Wren Building (within shouting distance of this marker); In Gallia Nati Mortui in Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian School at the College of William & Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The College of William and Mary in Virginia (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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Photographed by Nate Davidson, March 2, 2014

2. Sir Christopher Wren Building

Photographed by Nate Davidson, March 2, 2014

3. Sir Christopher Wren Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 949 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.