Lewisville in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Lewisville Academy

Founded 1901

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 23, 2012

1. Site of Lewisville Academy Marker

Inscription. Lewisville Academy, the first public high school in Forsyth County, was established in 1901. Lewisville Academy became a part of the consolidated Forsyth County School System in 1907. This site has served as the location of three subsequent public schools.

Erected 1998 by Lewisville Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 36° 5.724′ N, 80° 25.173′ W. Marker is in Lewisville, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Lucy Lane, on the right when traveling east. Located at Lewisville Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewisville NC 27023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewisville Baptist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis C. Laugenour House (about 600 feet away); "Battle Cross" (about 700 feet away); POW-MIA Memorial (about 700 feet away); Great Philadelphia Wagon Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodist Church Parsonage (approx. ¼ mile away); Lewisville United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charles L. Spaugh House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisville.

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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 23, 2012

2. Site of Lewisville Academy Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 23, 2012

3. Site of Lewisville Academy Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 23, 2012

4. Site of Lewisville Academy Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 23, 2012

5. Site of Lewisville Academy Marker

Lewisville Elementary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 23, 2012

6. Lewisville Elementary School

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.