Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Herman Buttner House
1803
Erected by Historic Bethabara Park. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 36° 9.28′ N, 80° 17.77′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, 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 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: The Distiller's House 1802 (a few steps from this marker); Well 1807 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wachovia Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Marker 1806 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus 1788 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Potter's House 1782 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Distiller's House 1803 (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 874 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.




