Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Log House ca. 1816

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Inscription. This log house was built on the site of an earlier 1759 house. Although the date of its construction is still under investigation, according to the Records of the Moravians this house may have been built as early as 1816. Over the years it was modified to meet different uses, tastes and fashions. The last family lived here in the 1950's. Presently, the building serves as a learning laboratory to demonstrate the techniques of dating a building in preparation for historical restoration.

"During this year a new, two-story, family house has been built in this village, which has not happened in many years.."
Bethabara Memorabilia, 1816.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 36° 9.32′ N, 80° 17.83′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling north. 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.

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: The Log House • 1834 (a few steps from this marker); Gemeinhaus • 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Palisade (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Kitchen 1766 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery Shop 1755 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Foundations (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Store 1759 & 1764 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. "Log House" (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

2. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

3. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 12, 2012

4. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 12, 2012

5. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Log House ca. 1816 Marker (returned) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 8, 2025

6. Log House ca. 1816 Marker (returned)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on February 18, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 6. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.