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

Downtown North Historic District

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

1. Downtown North Historic District Marker

Inscription. The Downtown North Historic District is an area of commercial buildings that developed during the early part of the 20th century. Located north of Winston-Salem's central business district, the district served as the working person's downtown, where farmers came to sell their tobacco and other products. The area tells the story of commercial enterprises that supported the everyday lives of tobacco farmers and workers. Downtown North provided goods needed by the working-class tobacco populace, such as feed and seed stores, hardware stores, groceries, small clothing shops, welding and machinery shops, and automobile service garages. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Erected 2007 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 36° 6.075′ N, 80° 14.77′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of Trade Street and West 6th Street, on the right on Trade 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,

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: Safe Bus Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); P.H. Hanes Knitting Company

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(about 500 feet away); Symbol of Service (approx. 0.2 miles away); O'Hanlon's Office Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Sit-In Victory In North Carolina (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pythian Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Nissen Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Our Confederate Dead (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

2. Downtown North Historic District Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

3. Downtown North Historic District Marker

looking south on Trade, marker in foreground on left

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

4. Downtown North Historic District Marker

looking north on Trade, toward the marker across the street in the distant left of the frame

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

5. Downtown North Historic District Marker

Downtown North Historic District Marker and Trade Street honorary marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

6. Downtown North Historic District Marker and Trade Street honorary marker

Downtown North Historic District Marker visible across street. Trade Street marker in foreground reads: Trade Street The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Community Appearance Commission honors Trade Street for its place in Winston-Salem's past, present, and future. They honor the collective efforts of individuals, artists and businesses whose hard work, patronage and creativity have made the Downtown Arts District what it is today.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 26, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 6. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.