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

Dwelling House/Cow House 1754

(reconstructed)

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Dwelling House/Cow House 1754 Marker

Inscription. Within weeks of their first arrival, the Brothers found the need to build a guesthouse for the "strangers" who came to seek the services of the doctor, lawyer and tradesmen. However, this particular structure was converted into a "house" for cows by the following summer. The interpretive reconstruction is based on a sketch of the house from a map drawn in July 1754.

"In the afternoon a place for a small dwelling house was staked off near the spring."
Bethabara Diary, January 7,1754.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 1861.

Location. 36° 9.36′ N, 80° 17.99′ 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. Tavern Well 1763 (here, next to this marker); Sleeping Hall 1754 (here, next to this marker); Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 (a few steps from this marker); Bethabara Tavern 1757 (a few steps from

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this marker); Bake Oven 1753 (a few steps from this marker); Store House, Shed and Lodging For Strangers 1754 (a few steps from this marker); The Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Wash House 1754 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Dwelling House/Cow House 1754 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Dwelling House/Cow House 1754 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.