Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a city in southeast Virginia. Settled in 1632, it was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779 and in 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr commissioned a restoration project to bring Williamsburg back to its former colonial glory.- …has about 14,100 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 80 feet (30 metres)
- …is also known as “City of Williamsburg”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Colonial Williamsburg and Governor’s Palace.
Governor’s Palace
Historic building
The Governor's Palace, Williamsburg was the official residence of the British governors of Virginia.
Williamsburg
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Latitude
37.2707° or 37° 16′ 15″ north
Longitude
-76.7075° or 76° 42′ 27″ west
Open location code
879577CV+72
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Williamsburg” goes by many names.
- French: “Ville de Williamsburg”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The College of William & Mary and Brafferton.
Virginia: Highlights
Learn more about Richmond and Arlington.
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