Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Black House and Brickyard
By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012
1. George Black House and Brickyard Marker
This was the home and brickyard of the nationally-known brickmaker George H. Black from 1934 until his death in 1980 at the age of 101. Black, the son of former slaves, came Winston-Salem as a child. He worked for the Hedgecock and Hime Brickyard, which gave him a mud mill to use as firewood. Instead, he used it to start his own brickyard and established a reuptation for making traditional handmade bricks of quality and durability. Black made bricks for use in Winston-Salem's finest houses, in churches, businesses, and restorations in Old Salem and Colonial Williamsburg. A sought-after brickmaker across the state and Southeast, black was nationally and internationally recognized for his craft. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.Erected 2007 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.
Location. 36° 6.829′ N, 80° 13.043′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Dellabrook Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles
By Michael C. Wilcox, February 15, 2012
2. George Black House and Brickyard Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Memorial statue
Also see . . .
1. W-S Historic Marker Program. (Submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
2. Photo of Black. (Submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
3. Legacy of Sweat and Brick. (Submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
4. NC Resolution honoring Black. (Submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
5. People Magazine article mentioning Black on Charles Kuralt. (Submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
6. Article on African-American place on National Register (scroll down). (Submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
7. W-S Marker Program page (PDF). (Submitted on March 13, 2013, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
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Original bricks made by George Black
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2018. This page originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,386 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 5. submitted on March 17, 2012, by Evelyn Terry of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 6. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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