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

Bruce's Crossroads

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

1. Bruce's Crossroads Marker

Inscription. "The Baggage Road" (Summerfield Road) and "Salisbury Road" (NC-150) intersected to form "Bruce's Crossroads." The area was named in 1768 after Charles Bruce, an early Guilford settler who owned extensive area property and an active Patriot in the Revolutionary War.

The community was renamed "Summerfield" in 1812 after Reverend John Summerfield, a traveling evangelist who held an area revival.

Erected by Town of Summerfield, NC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.

Location. 36° 12.482′ N, 79° 54.371′ W. Marker is in Summerfield, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Ridge Road (State Road 150) and Summerfield Road, on the right when traveling east on Oak Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4118 Oak Ridge Rd, Summerfield NC 27358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles H. Willson House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peace UMC (approx. 0.3 miles away); Laughlin School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rock Gym (approx. half a mile away); Family Cemetery of Charles Bruce

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(approx. half a mile away); Charles Bruce (approx. half a mile away); Train Depot (approx. 0.8 miles away); Southern Railway Freight Shed (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summerfield.

Also see . . . Summerfield History. The community that became known as Summerfield traces its roots back to 1769 when Charles Bruce bought 640 acres in what is now the heart of Summerfield. (Town of Summerfield, NC) (Submitted on October 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

2. Bruce's Crossroads Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.