Williamsburg Inn
About Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg Inn, at 136 E. Francis St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 4, 1997. It was among the first 8 of Williamsburg’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 33 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 12.5 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHotel in Williamsburg, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 38 MB · National Archives↗1937 to today
- 1937Built
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
136 E. Francis St., Williamsburg · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.
Memories of Williamsburg Inn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Williamsburg Inn
Is Williamsburg Inn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 4, 1997 (Register number 97000480).
Is Williamsburg Inn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is James Semple House, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Williamsburg Inn?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Williamsburg Inn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41684132 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.