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 having been subsequently burned by French troops quartered there while on their way from Yorktown, was rebuilt by Louis XVI, from his private purse. (See [g index] for illustration)

Homes on the Court Green

The Tucker House

The house diagonally across from the church with dormer windows, which wanders with colonial freedom over the lot once owned by Edmund Randolph, was occupied by Judge St. George Tucker about 1779, and has remained in the family of his descendants.

The Peachy House

The second house to the east was the home of Dr. Peachy, who entertained General LaFayette, and it is said that when the General returned to Williamsburg in 1824, he addressed the people of the city from the balcony of this house.

Basset Hall

At the far east end of Francis Street, back in a spacious lawn, stands the home of Burwell Bassett, the friend and frequent host of General Washington. This was also the home of John Tyler, President of the United States.

Home of Peyton Randolph

Adjoining the Bassett Hall property is the home of the Hon. Peyton Randolph, Speaker of the House of Burgesses and President of the Continental Congress, who for many years served as Vestryman of Bruton Parish Church.

The Galt House

One of the most ancient homes in Williamsburg stands on the opposite side of Francis Street, further to the west.