Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Happy Hill
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
1. Happy Hill Marker
Inscription.
Happy Hill has played a prominent role in the life of Winston-Salem's African American community since the early years of the 19th century, when it was home to slaves on a farm serving the Moravian town of Salem. The first school for African-Americans was founded in the community in 1867, and in 1872. Moravians agreed to sell lots on the farm, many to African-Americans. By 1874, the name Happy Hill was used for the neighborhood, which grew steadily between 1880 and 1920. The city's first public housing development began in Happy Hill during the 1950s. About half of the neighborhood houses were demolished at that time and a majority of the remainder has been lost since.
Happy Hill has played a prominent role in the life of Winston-Salem's African American community since the early years of the 19th century, when it was home to slaves on a farm serving the Moravian town of Salem. The first school for African-Americans was founded in the community in 1867, and in 1872. Moravians agreed to sell lots on the farm, many to African-Americans. By 1874, the name Happy Hill was used for the neighborhood, which grew steadily between 1880 and 1920. The city's first public housing development began in Happy Hill during the 1950s. About half of the neighborhood houses were demolished at that time and a majority of the remainder has been lost since.
Erected 2009 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 36° 4.8′ N, 80° 14.36′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Waughtown St. and Alder St., on the right when traveling west on Waughtown St.. 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 Brothers' Spring and The African School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
2. Happy Hill Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
3. Happy Hill Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
4. Happy Hill Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
5. Happy Hill Marker
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