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

West Salem Historic District

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012

1. West Salem Historic District Marker

Inscription. The West Salem Historic District recognizes West Salem's importance in the development of Salem and the growth of Winston-Salem. The neighborhood initially was settled as farms on "outlots" serving Salem during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During the early 20th century, West Salem became associated with the industrialization of Winston-Salem and its resulting suburban expansion. The district features an impressive collection of architectural styles, from mid 19th century Greek Revival and Picturesque-influenced buildings to a large collection of Craftsman-style bungalows. West Salem's period of significance is ca. 1865-1857. In 2005 the district was listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Erected 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 2005.

Location. 36° 4.96′ N, 80° 15.03′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of Granville Street and Walnut Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Granville

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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 the Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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: Loesch House Site (1789) (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Philips Moravian Church – Origin 1822 (approx. half a mile away); Tavern Smokehouse (approx. half a mile away); Salem and the "Farmer's Railroad" (approx. half a mile away); Washington's Southern Tour (approx. half a mile away); Old Salem Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Historic Scaffold System (approx. half a mile away); Reich-Hege Lot (1830) (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012

2. West Salem Historic District Marker

of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012

3. West Salem Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 967 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.