James Semple House
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James Semple House | |
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James Semple House | |
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| Location | S side of Frances St. between Blair and Walker Sts., Williamsburg, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°16′12″N 76°41′36″W / 37.27000°N 76.69333°WCoordinates: 37°16′12″N 76°41′36″W / 37.27000°N 76.69333°W |
| Built | 1770 |
| Architect | Thomas Jefferson |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 70000864 |
| VLR # | 37-0033 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 15, 1970[1] |
| Designated NHL | April 15, 1970[2] |
| Designated VLR | September 18, 1973[3] |
The James Semple House is a historic 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.[4]
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.[2][4]
References
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "James Semple House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 James Dillon (October 16, 1964). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: James Semple House" (pdf). National Park Service. and Accompanying two photos, exterior, from 1969 PDF (32 KB)
External links
- James Semple House, Williamsburg, Virginia, one photo at Virginia DHR
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. VA-911, "Semple House, Francis Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA", 1 photo, supplemental material
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