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what was the original name of williamsburg Va.
Jamestown on the James River was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, at which time the capital became Williamsburg.
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,
The College of William and Mary is in Virginia. It is located in Williamsburg, the original capital. Many of the founding fathers got part of their education there. Even George Washington received his surveyor's certificate there.
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In 1754, Williamsburg, Virginia, was part of the British colonial territory in North America. It was not claimed by another country during that year, as it was under British control. Williamsburg served as the capital of the Virginia Colony and played a significant role in early American history, particularly leading up to the American Revolution.
Virginia. It is just a few miles up the road from Jamestown.