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

First Village

(Reconstruction)

— July 1754 —

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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. First Village Marker

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The original frontier settlement of the 15 single brothers who arrived from Bethlehem, PA on November 17, 1753 They travelled on the nearby Great Philadelphia Wagon Road.

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. 36° 9.35′ N, 80° 17.97′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker can be reached from Bethabara Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bethabara Tavern 1757 (a few steps from 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Garden 1759 (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Bethabara Park 1753

By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. First Village Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Gardens 1761 (within shouting distance of this marker).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. 1753 Great Philadelphia Wagon Road

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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

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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 385 times since then and 5 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.