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

Bastion 1756

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Bastion 1756 Marker

Inscription. In the late 1750s Indian hostilities spread through Bethabara and the surrounding area. When the palisade fort was built, these bastions offered good defense by allowing a man to see up and down each side of the fort. Night watch duty was assigned and one man was put in command at the mill where many refugees were camping.

"One of our refugees narrowly escaped death on the path between Bethabara and Bethania; two others going out against the advice of Br, Auspach... were attacked and one of them killed... Frequently spies were seen about the fort and mill."
Bethabara Diary, March of 1760.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.

Location. 36° 9.32′ N, 80° 17.91′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It can be reached from Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling east. 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 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: Pottery Dependency 1756 (a few steps from this marker); Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759

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(a few steps from this marker); The Brothers House 1755 (within shouting distance of this marker); Flour Bin 1758 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery Shop Addition between 1763-1766 (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith's House 1762 (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill-Wright's House 1762 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Bastion 1756 Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Bastion 1756 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.