Virginia.
Virginia
No. Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from about 1699 to 1780 but never of the US.
it was the capital of virginia from 1699-1780
Ah, the capital of Jamestown moved to Williamsburg in 1699, my friend. It was a time of change and growth, like a beautiful tree reaching towards the sun. Just imagine the new opportunities and adventures that awaited the people of Williamsburg as they embraced their new role as the capital of Virginia.
The first capital of Virginia was Jamestown in 1607. Then it became Williamsburg in 1699. Then it became Richmond in 1780.
Jamestown on the James River was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, at which time the capital became Williamsburg.
Virginia
during the 1600s williamsburg had barely begun a church and a college were all williamsburg had until 1699 when the capital was moved there
The three capitals of Virginia, in order, are Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Richmond. Jamestown was the first capital, serving from 1607 until 1699. Williamsburg then became the capital from 1699 until 1780, after which Richmond was established as the capital and has remained so since.
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.
Because they thought that they had a better supply of fresh water and because they knew it was deep enough to dock ships. (english)