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Williamsburg Historic District

Williamsburg Historic District is a historic place in Williamsburg (Independent City), Williamsburg County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000925.

Williamsburg (Independent City), Williamsburg County, VirginiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000925★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Williamsburg Historic District?

Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum and private foundation presenting a part of the historic district in Williamsburg, Virginia. Its 301-acre (122 ha) historic area includes several hundred restored or recreated buildings from the 18th century, when the city served as the capital of the Colony of Virginia. The district includes 17th-century, 19th-century, Colonial Revival, and more recent structures and reconstructions. The historic area includes three main thoroughfares and their connecting side streets, which are designed to represent how Williamsburg existed in the 18th century. Costumed employees work and dress as people did during the colonial era, sometimes using colonial grammar and diction.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Williamsburg Historic District
City
Williamsburg (Independent City)
County
Williamsburg County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000925
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.27231, -76.69665
When was Williamsburg Historic District listed on the National Register?

Williamsburg Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Williamsburg Historic District located?

Williamsburg Historic District is located in Williamsburg (Independent City), Williamsburg County, Virginia at approximately 37.27231, -76.69665. See the map above.

Is Williamsburg Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Williamsburg Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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