Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington's Southern Tour
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
1. Washington's Southern Tour Marker
Erected 2007 by NC Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-97.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1823.
Location. 36° 4.95′ N, 80° 14.47′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of Salem Ave. and Old Salem Ave, and South Main St., on the right when traveling west on Salem Ave.. on the Strollway surrounding the traffic circle. 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: Old Salem Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Salem and the "Farmer's Railroad" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis Hege (1840-1918) (about 400 feet away); Reich-Hege Lot (1830) (about 400 feet away); Reich-Hege House Site (1830-1922)
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Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
2. Washington's Southern Tour Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
3. Washington's Southern Tour Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
4. Washington's Southern Tour Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
5. Salem Tavern
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
6. Salem Tavern
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012
7. Salem Tavern
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
