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The city served as the capital of the Colony of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and was the center of political events in Virginia leading to the American Revolution.
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What Virginia town that became the capital of the colony after Jamestown?
Jamestown on the James River was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, at which time the capital became Williamsburg.
What was Williamsburg like in the 1600s?
during the 1600s williamsburg had barely begun a church and a college were all williamsburg had until 1699 when the capital was moved there
When did Virginia's capital move from Williamsburg to Richmond?
williamsburg moved to Richmond in 1780
What was the capital of the Virginia colony?
The first capital of Virginia was Jamestown in 1607. Then it became Williamsburg in 1699. Then it became Richmond in 1780.
Williamsburg was the capital of what current US state of 1699 to 1799?
Virginia.
How did Williamsburg become the capital?
In 1698.
What is the capital of williamsburg?
There is no such thing as the capital of Williamsburg.
Why did williamsburg become the capital of VA a long time ago?
The original colonial capital, Jamestown, burned and the capital was moved to Williamsburg because the colony's population had grown and moved over a wider area and Williamsburg was more centrally located,
What year did Williamsburg become the capital of the New England Colonies?
1703
Was Williamsburg ever the Capital of the US?
No. Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from about 1699 to 1780 but never of the US.
Is Williamsburg the capital of Virginia?
{| |- | Not at this point in time. It was the capital and the colonial buildings are still in existence and can be visited in Colonial Williamsburg. Today the capital is Richmond. |}
What Virginia town that became the capital of the colony after Jamestown?
Jamestown on the James River was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, at which time the capital became Williamsburg.
What is the old capital of Virginia?
Williamsburg
Why was colonial williamsburg a important town in colonial Virginia?
williamsburg was important because it was the capital of Virginia from1699 to around 1780
What was the Capital of Virginia until 1780?
Williamsburg
What was the capital of Virginia befor Richmond?
Williamsburg
What was the capital of williamsburg from 1699 to 1779?
Virginia
