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

Pottery Dependency 1756

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Pottery Dependency 1756 Marker

Inscription. This building handled the overflow and storage of pottery, and was in use by the potter from 1756 until 1771. When the cellar was being excavated in the 1960s, large fragments of pottery and many Lovefeast mugs were found lying on the floor--apparently having been discarded by the potter.

"Br. Aust burned stove tiles, and when they were ready he set up stoves in the Gemeinhaus and the Brothers House, probably the first in Carolina."
Bethabara Diary, November of 1756.

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 November 21, 1756.

Location. 36° 9.31′ N, 80° 17.9′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flour Bin 1758 (a few steps from this marker); The Brothers House 1755 (a few steps from this marker); Bastion 1756 (a few steps from this marker); Pottery Shop Addition between 1763-1766 (a few steps from

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this marker); Vorsteher's House 1758 (within shouting distance of this marker); Family House 1758 (within shouting distance of this marker); Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell House (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. Pottery Dependency 1756 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Pottery Dependency 1756 Marker

in relation to the Pottery Shop and Pottery Shop Addition markers

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

4. Pottery Dependency 1756 Marker

in relation to the Pottery Shop and Pottery Shop Addition markers

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 338 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.