Peyton Randolph House - Williamsburg, VA
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N 37° 16.337 W 076° 41.989
18S E 349292 N 4126432
One of many historical markers in Colonial Williamsburg.
Waymark Code: WM15FMQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2021
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The sign says, "For more than fifty years this was the home of Peyton Randolph (1721-1775), who served the Colony of Virginia in many of its highest governmental offices and became the first president of the Continental Congress. His father, Sir John Randolph, the only colonial Virginian to be knighted, live here until his death in 1737. The original house is unusual for its seven fully paneled rooms. The furnishings reflect the home of a family prominent in the social and political life of the colony."
Group that erected the marker: Sara and Bill Kimball of Belvedere
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Williamsburg, VA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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