Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bethabara
First settlement by Moravians in North Carolina, 1753; known also as Old Town. Church erected 1788. Town is 1 mile N.E.
Erected 1968 by NC Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number J-41.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 36° 8.55′ N, 80° 17.89′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Reynolda Rd. (State Highway 67) and Fairlawn Dr., on the left when traveling north on Reynolda Rd.. 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. Oak Crest Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away); The Dyer's and Potter's House 1782 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Krause-Butner Pottery Shop (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Potter's House • 1782 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Doctor's Laboratory 1759 (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Distiller's House • 1802 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Herman Buttner House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Apothecary Shop 1763 (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers in Historic Bethabara ParK
Also see . . . Historic Bethabara Park. Website homepage (Submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on September 11, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.