Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Palisade Fort

1756-1763

— (Reconstructed) —

Palisade Fort Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2020

1. Palisade Fort Marker

Inscription. The only French and Indian War Fort in the Southeast reconstructed on its original site. This five-sided palisade was built around the central part of the community for protection from Indian aggression. A second fort was located at the Mill Site on Mill Creek. Fortunately, the Indians never attacked Bethabara. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian.

Location. 36° 9.33′ N, 80° 17.86′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on Bethabara Rd., on the left when traveling north. in Bethabara Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Congregation Store 1759 & 1764 (here, next to this marker); The Foundations (here, next to this marker); The Palisade (a few steps from this marker); Congregation Kitchen 1766 (a few steps from this marker); Pottery Shop 1755 (a few steps from this marker); Bell House (a few steps from this marker); Well 1763 (a few steps from this marker); Bethabara (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

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Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

2. Palisade Fort Marker

This is a photo of the marker prior to re-painting.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2020

3. Palisade Fort Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

4. Palisade Fort Marker

This is a photo of the marker in its previous location.

Palisade Fort image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

5. Palisade Fort

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

6. Palisade Fort

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

7. Palisade Fort

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on December 8, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 3. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.