Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Village
(Reconstruction)
| | July 1754 | |
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
1. First Village Marker
Erected by Historic Bethabara Park. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1753.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 9.35′ N, 80° 17.97′ W. Marker was in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It could be reached from Bethabara Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in North Carolina’s Piedmont and specifically in Piedmont Triad. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Village (here, next to this marker); Bethabara Tavern 1757 (a few steps from this marker); Community Garden 1759 (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Bethabara Park 1753 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dwelling House/Cow House 1754 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tavern Well 1763 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sleeping Hall 1754
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. 1753 Great Philadelphia Wagon Road
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
2. First Village Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
3. First Village
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
4. First Village
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
5. First Village
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
