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

George Wythe House and Gardens

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. George Wythe House and Gardens Marker

Inscription. This mid-eighteenth century building was the home of George Wythe, tutor and friend of Jefferson. Wythe was the first professor of law at an American college, and first Virginian signer of the Declaration of Independence. Washington used the house as his headquarters in 1781 before the siege of Yorktown. Five major outbuildings and garden plan reflect a plantation layout. Furnishings are in the manner of a well-to-do eighteenth-century Virginia household.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 37° 16.325′ N, 76° 42.14′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on Palance Greet Streen, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elkanah Deane (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Road Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shop of Kenneth McKenzie (about 300 feet away); Custis Tenament (about 400 feet away); Roscow Cole House (about 400 feet away); Robert Carter House (about 400 feet away); Shoemaker’s Shop (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

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Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. George Wythe House and Gardens Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. George Wythe House and Gardens Marker

George Wythe House and Gardens outbuildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. George Wythe House and Gardens outbuildings

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

5. George Wythe House and Gardens outbuildings

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.