James Semple House
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| James Semple House | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | S side of Frances St. between Blair and Walker Sts., Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1770 |
| Architect: | Jefferson,Thomas |
| Architectural style(s): | Other |
| Designated as NHL: | April 15, 1970[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | April 15, 1970[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 70000864 |
| Governing body: | Private |
James Semple House is a home within what is now known as Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia. Its design is attributed to Thomas Jefferson and it was built in 1770.[3]
Future U.S. president John Tyler, a relative of the Semples, resided here while attending school.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.[1][3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b James Semple House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ a b James Dillon (October 16, 1964), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: James Semple HousePDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying two photos, exterior, from 1969PDF (32 KB)
[edit] External links
- James Semple House, Williamsburg, Virginia, one photo at Virginia DHR
- Semple House, Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA: 1 photo, 1 data pages and supplemental material, at Historic American Building Survey
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