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

Tailor's Shop Addition and Well after 1766

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Tailor's Shop Addition and Well after 1766 Marker

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In the floor of the cellar of this addition to the 1764 Tailor's Shop, a depression was found containing the remains of a small wooden box. A drain leading to the box indicates that water collected in the box and that it was probably used to cool milk in the cellar. Iron needles and pins from the 18th-century found in the cellar gave further evidence of the tailor's presence.

"By noon the snow had melted. Br. Stauber with his wife and four children... came from Friedberg with two wagons, and moved into the former tailor house."
Bethabara Diary, March 3, 1772

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1753.

Location. 36° 9.36′ 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. 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. Tailor's Shop 1764 (a few steps from this marker); Mill-Wright's House 1762 (within shouting distance

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Tailor's Shop Addition and Well after 1766 Marker

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of this marker); Congregation Store Addition after 1766 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethabara (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); Community and Medical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759 (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

3. Tailor's Shop Addition and Well after 1766 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 323 times since then and 7 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.