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

Flour Bin 1758

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Flour Bin 1758 Marker

Inscription. Added to the bakery, which adjoined the bin on the northeast side, this was a secure storage place for flour supplied by the Moravians' mill (1755). This bakery supplied the town with bread unitl it was replaced by a new bakery in 1782.

"(Meeting) was held to consider defense against the Indians. A large flour bin was finished on the third, near the bakery, so that in case of need there would be an ample supply of flour on hand inside the fort. It was decided to stockade the mill and to strengthen our palisade here."
Bethabara Diary, April 7, 1758.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1756.

Location. 36° 9.31′ N, 80° 17.89′ 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. Pottery Dependency 1756 (a few steps from this marker); The Brothers House 1755 (a few steps from this marker); Vorsteher's House 1758 (a few steps from this marker); Family House 1758

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Bastion 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery Shop Addition between 1763-1766 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Well 1763 (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. Flour Bin 1758 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Flour Bin 1758 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 381 times since then and 8 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.