High Point in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Blacksmith Shop

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

1. The Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. This restored log structure is a working blacksmith shop, equipped with tools and materials similar to those John Haley used in his trade. The shop was found in Davidson County and was relocated to this site in 1970 with funds from the Millis family. It is believed that this structure was built in the mid-1700’s.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 35° 58.785′ N, 79° 59.514′ W. Marker is in High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is on E Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located adjacent to the High Point Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Point NC 27262, 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

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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: The Haley House (a few steps from this marker); The Little Red Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Hoggat House (a few steps from this marker); Oldest Building in High Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Colonial Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Quatercentenary Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Haley House (within shouting distance of this marker); High Point University (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Point.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Plank Road (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Little Red Schoolhouse (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding The Blacksmith Shop. The building dates to around 1841, and

Marker in High Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

2. Marker in High Point

it was originally located in Davidson County. The shop was relocated to the Museum’s Historical Park in 1970 to demonstrate John Haley’s trade as a blacksmith. It has typical log construction, though the forge was rebuilt after the structure was moved.

The Blacksmith Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

3. The Blacksmith Shop

The Blacksmith Shop (north side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2010

4. The Blacksmith Shop (north side)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 918 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2023, by Marian Inabinett of High Point, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.