James Semple House
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| Location | S side of Frances St. between Blair and Walker Sts., Williamsburg, Virginia |
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| Built | 1770 |
| Architect | Thomas Jefferson |
| NRHP Reference # | 70000864 |
| VLR # | 37-0033 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 15, 1970[2] |
| Designated NHL | April 15, 1970[3] |
| Designated VLR | September 18, 1973[1] |
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.[3][4]
References
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- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 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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Categories:
- Historic American Buildings Survey in Virginia
- National Historic Landmarks in Virginia
- Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Houses in Williamsburg, Virginia
- Houses completed in 1770
- Colonial Williamsburg
- National Register of Historic Places in Williamsburg, Virginia
- Virginia Peninsula Registered Historic Place stubs
