Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

1. Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill Marker

Inscription. Known also as the Fries Mill Complex, the former Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill is the oldest physical reminder of the textile industry in Winston-Salem. Completed in 1836, the Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company was organized and built by members of the Moravian congregation in Salem. In 1880, the F. & H. Fries Cotton Arista Mills constructed the second major building in the complex. The Fries Mill Complex played a significant role in the industrial revolution, and is an important reminder of the achievements of the Fries family to the development and growth of Winston-Salem. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Erected 2004 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 36° 5.447′ N, 80° 14.756′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Brookstown Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. The Historic Brookstown Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Builders’ House Lighting Project (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Builders' House

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 600 feet away); Salem Town Hall (about 700 feet away); The Mickey Coffee Pot (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Plank Road Comes to Salem (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schmidt Blacksmith Shop (1768) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salem Concert Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

2. Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

3. Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

4. Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill Marker

Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

5. Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 19, 2012

6. Salem Cotton Manufacturing Company and Arista Cotton Mill

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 21, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.