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

The Capitol

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. The Capitol Marker

Inscription. The historic site was the seat of Virginia's colonial government for 75 years. Here in May, 1765, Patrick Henry denounced the Stamp Act and on May 15, 1776, a Virginia Convention unanimously proposed that the Continental Congress "declare the United Colonies free and independent states." On June 12, 1776, a Virginia Convention approved George Mason's Declaration of Rights and on June 29 adopted the first constitution for the new Commonwealth of Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1765.

Location. 37° 16.292′ N, 76° 41.609′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the left when traveling east. On the corner of East Duke of Glouscester and Blair Street. 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. The Old Capitol (a few steps from this marker); The Secretary's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shields Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton's Coffeehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ayscough House (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Edinburgh Castle Tavern (about 300 feet away); John Crump House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. The Capitol Marker

The Capitol's back courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. The Capitol's back courtyard

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. The Capitol Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

5. The Capitol Marker

The Capitol's front courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

6. The Capitol's front courtyard

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

7. The Capitol Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.