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

Distiller's House 1803

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Distiller's House 1803 Marker

Inscription. After a December 2, 1802 fire, which destroyed the original 1756 brewery and distillery, this home was built during the spring and summer of 1803 for the community's distiller, Hermann Buttner, and his wife. Some of the materials were probably salvaged from the ruins of the first structure. The rear wing dates from 1938.

"The house for the distiller having been finished, Br. and Sr. Hermann Buttner moved today from the farm-house where they have lived since the fire."
Bethabara Diary, September 14, 1803.

Erected by Historic Bathabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1814.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 9.279′ N, 80° 17.772′ W. Marker was in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker was on Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in Historic Bethabara Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Herman Buttner House (here, next to this marker); The Distiller's House • 1802 (a few steps from this marker); Well 1807

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wachovia Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Marker 1806 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus • 1788 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Distiller's House 1803 Marker

Distiller's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Distiller's House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.