James Semple House

James Semple House

James Semple House
Location S side of Frances St. between Blair and Walker Sts., Williamsburg, Virginia
Coordinates 37°16′12″N 76°41′36″W / 37.27000°N 76.69333°W / 37.27000; -76.69333Coordinates: 37°16′12″N 76°41′36″W / 37.27000°N 76.69333°W / 37.27000; -76.69333
Built 1770
Architect Thomas Jefferson
NRHP Reference # 70000864
VLR # 37-0033
Significant dates
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

  1. National Park Service (2007-01-23). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "James Semple House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
  3. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  4. 1 2 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 (32 KB)

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