Yorktown in York County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

An Archer House

Photographed By David Graff, September 20, 2014

1. An Archer House Marker

Inscription. Yorktown had a "great fire" in 1814. This destroyed all but the foundations of this house, thought to be one of Thomas Archer's "Houses under the Hill." The present restoration is the nineteeth century dwelling built on the older stone foundations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 37° 14.122′ N, 76° 30.309′ W. Marker is in Yorktown, Virginia, in York County. Marker is on Water Street, 0.1 miles north of Compte de Grasse Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker refers to the single remaining dwelling on this block of Water Street, located beside cliffs containing "Cornwallis' Cave.". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lot 123, Water Street, Yorktown VA 23690, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. York Under Siege 1781 (a few steps from this marker); York “Under The Hill” (within shouting distance of this marker); Pirates in Yorktown? (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater (within shouting distance of this marker); Yorktown’s Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); Yorktown's Sunken Fleet (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brig Betsy

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Yorke Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yorktown.

Archer House next to the "Hill". image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Graff

2. Archer House next to the "Hill".

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2015, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2015, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.