Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Dyer's and Potter's House 1782

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. The Dyer's and Potter's House 1782 Marker

Inscription. Johannes Schaub, Jr., a dyer, built this house in 1782. It is the oldest brick house in Forsyth County. This house, its additions and out buildings, served from 1789 until 1872 as the home and shop to a succession of Bethabara potters. Archaeologists located the kiln in the rear of the building.

"(Br. Johannes) Schaub now desires to settle in Bethabara, and there establish a dye house,--a lack of which our Brethren and Sisters have keenly felt hitherto, as they had to send all yarn to Pennsylvania to be colored..."
Bishop Graff, letter, June 28, 1780.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1753.

Location. 36° 9.226′ N, 80° 17.738′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling south. Located in Historic Bethabara Park. 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

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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 the North Atlantic Region,

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: Krause-Butner Pottery Shop (here, next to this marker); The Potter's House • 1782 (a few steps from this marker); The Distiller's House • 1802 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herman Buttner House (about 400 feet away); Well 1807 (about 500 feet away); Wachovia Settlement (about 500 feet away); Memorial Marker 1806 (about 500 feet away); Gemeinhaus (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Distiller's House 1803 (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Related marker.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. The Dyer's and Potter's House 1782 Marker

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The Dyer's and Potter's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. The Dyer's and Potter's House

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

4. The Dyer's and Potter's House

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

5. The Dyer's and Potter's House

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

6. The Dyer's and Potter's House

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

7. The Dyer's and Potter's House

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

8. The Dyer's and Potter's House

The Dyer's and Potter's House sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

9. The Dyer's and Potter's House sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 731 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.