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

Nissen Wagon Works

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012

1. Nissen Wagon Works Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Begun in 1834 by John Nissen. By 1919, fifty wagons a day were produced. Sold in 1925. Was located here.

Erected by NC Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-71.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 36° 4.13′ N, 80° 12.27′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Waughtown Street and Marble Street, on the left when traveling east on Waughtown Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colored Baptist Orphanage Home (approx. one mile away); Easton Neighborhood (approx. 1.2 miles away); Daniel Boone Trail (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Home of Simon G. Atkins (approx. 1.9 miles away); Simon Green Atkins House

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(approx. 1.9 miles away); The Brothers' Spring and The African School (approx. 2 miles away); Simon G. Atkins (approx. 2.1 miles away); North Carolina School of the Arts (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

Also see . . .
1. OLD photo of Nissen Wagon Works. (Submitted on April 5, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
2. Nissen wagon. (Submitted on April 5, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012

2. Nissen Wagon Works Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012

3. Nissen Wagon Works Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 3, 2012

4. Nissen Wagon Works Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.