Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pottery Shop 1755
"Br. Ausr burned pottery today... the glazing did well--and so the great need is at last relieved. Each living room now has the ware it needs, and the kitchen is finished."
Bethabara Diary, September 10, 1756.
Erected by Historic Bethabara 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 10, 1760.
Location. 36° 9.32′ N, 80° 17.86′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker can be reached from Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in Historic Bethabara Park. Touch for map. Marker is 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 marker. Congregation Kitchen 1766 (here, next to this marker); Bell House (a few steps from this marker); Well 1763 (a few steps from this marker); The Palisade (a few steps from this marker); Gemeinhaus 1756 (a few steps from this marker); Congregation Store 1759 & 1764 (a few steps from this marker); Palisade Fort (a few steps from this marker); The Foundations (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.