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

Smith's House 1762

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Smith's House 1762 Marker

Inscription. New arrivals from Pennsylvania helped to swell Bethabara's population to 75 and 15 outside laborers. As the size of the village grew so did the need for houses and shops. The cellar of this 1762 Smith's House was filled with dirt in the early 19-century when much of the original town site was made into farmland.

"In both villages (Bethabara and Bethania) sundry new houses have been erected, without accident, and material is ready for others."
Bethabara Memorabilia of 1762.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.

Location. 36° 9.34′ N, 80° 17.91′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on 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: Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759 (a few steps from this marker); Mill-Wright's House 1762 (a few steps from this marker); Tailor's Shop 1764 (a few steps from this marker); Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759

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(a few steps from this marker); Community and Medical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Bastion 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Store Addition after 1766 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tailor's Shop Addition and Well after 1766 (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. Smith's House 1762 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 473 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.