Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Sit-In Victory In North Carolina
Erected 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1777.
Location. 36° 5.916′ N, 80° 14.669′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on West 4th Street, 0.1 miles east of NW Liberty Street, on the left when traveling east. Sign is across 4th St from a statue of a soldier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 W 4th St, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Confederate Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); O'Hanlon's Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Forsyth County Men (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winston-Salem Rotary Club (about 500 feet away); Safe Bus Company (about 600 feet away); The Honorable Willie Jones of Halifax (about 600 feet away); Thomas J. Wilson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First House Erected in Winston (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2009, by Kelly M of Winston Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,295 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2009, by Kelly M of Winston Salem, North Carolina. 3. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.