Williamsburg Courthouse - Williamsburg, VA
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bluesnote
N 37° 16.288 W 076° 42.012
18S E 349256 N 4126342
This was the site where the Declaration of Independence was read out loud for the first time since it was signed in Philadelphia.
Waymark Code: WMQN54
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2016
Views: 10
Taken from Wikipedia, "The Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse was constructed from 1770 to 1771 in the Georgian style. The courthouse is located facing Market Square with Duke of Gloucester Street running directly behind it. The property was acquired by Colonial Williamsburg in 1928, and was added to the National Register as a contributing property to the Williamsburg Historic District on October 15, 1966."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Admission Prices: Not listed
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