Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Store House, Shed and Lodging For Strangers 1754
(reconstructed)
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
1. Store House, Shed and Lodging For Strangers 1754 Marker
Inscription.
Store House, Shed and Lodging For Strangers 1754. (reconstructed). On February 8, 1754, the Brothers began construction on a "cabin for strangers"; they completed it the following day. It measured 8' by 8', had a fireplace and enough room for two sick guests. In July 1754, another pen, measuring 6' by 8', was added and used as a photograph, taken in the early 20th century, of one that was in the nearby storehouse. The dirt-floored, roofed hall connected the two, creating a "dog trot" structure., "By evening our lodging place for strangers was finished. It is built of wide rails laid up like logs, and has a small fireplace, so that in case of need we can lodge two sick guests." , Bethabara Diary, February 9, 1754
On February 8, 1754, the Brothers began construction on a "cabin for strangers"; they completed it the following day. It measured 8' by 8', had a fireplace and enough room for two sick guests. In July 1754, another pen, measuring 6' by 8', was added and used as a photograph, taken in the early 20th century, of one that was in the nearby storehouse. The dirt-floored, roofed hall connected the two, creating a "dog trot" structure.
"By evening our lodging place for strangers was finished. It is built of wide rails laid up like logs, and has a small fireplace, so that in case of need we can lodge two sick guests."
Bethabara Diary, February 9, 1754
Location. 36° 9.37′ N, 80° 18′ 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. Bake Oven 1753 (here, next to this marker); Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 (a few
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
2. Store House, Shed and Lodging For Strangers 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 421 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
