Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Jamestown
National Historic Site
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is May 13, 1862.
Location. 37° 12.521′ N, 76° 46.692′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker can be reached from Colonial Parkway, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the "Old Towne" section of the Historic Jamestown unit of Colonial National Historic Park. 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. Fort Extension, Blockhouse (here, next to this marker); Pocahontas (a few steps from this marker); The Tombstones (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamestown’s Churches (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tombs of James and Sarah Blair (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); 1608 Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greate Road – An Early Highway pre-1607-1700s (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
Also see . . .
1. Historic Jamestowne. Colonial National Historic Park from National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Historic Jamestowne. Historic Jamestowne is the site of the first permanent English settlement in America. The site is jointly administered by APVA Preservation Virginia and the National Park Service. (Submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,308 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.