Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Foundations at Jamestown

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

1. Foundations at Jamestown Marker

Inscription. The remains of Jamestown now lie buried beneath the ground. Archeologists have unearthed some of the known town site, but the original foundations of structures would erode quickly if left exposed to wind, weather, and acid rain. The foundations have been reburied. The bricks you see here today are modern reproductions of the original foundations underneath.

Erected by Colonial National Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era.

Location. 37° 12.527′ N, 76° 46.632′ 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 "New 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. Swann’s Tavern 1670s (a few steps from this marker); Jamestown Tercentenary Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Harvey’s House 1630s (within shouting distance of this marker); Backstreet – Jamestown’s Main Street 1620-1699 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pitch and Tar Swamp

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Iron and Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greate Road – An Early Highway pre-1607-1700s (within shouting distance of this marker); A Place of Work (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 March 20, 2009, 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 March 20, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker at Historic Jamestowne image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

2. Marker at Historic Jamestowne

Jamestown Foundations image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

3. Jamestown Foundations

These foundations are located just in front of the marker.

Foundations at Jamestown image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

4. Foundations at Jamestown

This example of Jamestown foundations are found further south in New Towne.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 20, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.