Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richard Joshua Reynolds
1850 - 1918
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 17, 2012
1. Richard Joshua Reynolds marker
Through the generosity of the citizens of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County this memorial has been erected to honor a successful businessman and public benefactor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 36° 5.76′ N, 80° 14.61′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Second Street, on the right on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27101, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of First House Erected in Winston (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Honorable Willie Jones of Halifax (about 400 feet away); Former Dividing Line Between Winston and Salem (about 400 feet away); Wm. Cyrus Briggs (about 500 feet away); Winston-Salem Rotary Club (about 500 feet away); The Little Red Factory (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 17, 2012
2. Richard Joshua Reynolds statue
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 19, 2026
3. Richard Joshua Reynolds Marker and statue (front view)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,061 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 3. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
