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Wythe House

Wythe House is a historic place in Williamsburg (Independent City), Williamsburg County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000866.

Williamsburg (Independent City), Williamsburg County, VirginiaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000866★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Wythe House?

The Wythe House is a historic house on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg, in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Built in the 1750s, it was the home of George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence and father of American jurisprudence. The property was declared a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970.

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Listing details

Name
Wythe House
City
Williamsburg (Independent City)
County
Williamsburg County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000866
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.27199, -76.70269
When was Wythe House listed on the National Register?

Wythe House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Wythe House located?

Wythe House is located in Williamsburg (Independent City), Williamsburg County, Virginia at approximately 37.27199, -76.70269. See the map above.

Is Wythe House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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