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

Great Neck

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 21, 2009

1. Great Neck Marker

Inscription. When Richard Brewster, gentleman, patented some 500 acres in this area on February 6, 1637 it was described as "the great Neck alias the barren neck". Cleared land then, the forest has since grown back.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1754.

Location. 37° 15.42′ N, 76° 42.154′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Colonial National Historic Parkway, 0.6 miles north of Virginia Route 199, on the right when traveling east. 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. Mill Dam (within shouting distance of this marker); The Palisades (approx. ¼ mile away); Princess Anne Port (approx. half a mile away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. ¾ mile away); Galt (approx. ¾ mile away); The Public Hospital of 1773 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Travis House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of First Baptist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . . Colonial Parkway. Colonial National Historical Park (Submitted on December 24, 2009.)

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 21, 2009

2. Great Neck Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.