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

Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759 Marker

Inscription. From 1759 to 1786 this building housed a locksmith and gunsmith shop. Customers came from miles around Bethabara, often staying several days in the village, while having work done by the talented Moravian craftsmen. Master Potters Rudolph Christ, from 1786-1789, and Gottlob Krause, during 1789, lived in this shop while working next door.

"Rudolph Christ (expressed) his wish to establish a pottery in Bethabara, and says that he will begin in a small way in the old locksmith shop and smithy until he is in a position to build a house and shop."
Bethabara Diary, December 14, 1758.

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 December 14, 1762.

Location. 36° 9.33′ N, 80° 17.92′ 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: Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759 (a few steps from this marker); Bastion 1756 (a few steps from this marker); Smith's House 1762

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(a few steps from this marker); Community and Medical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill-Wright's House 1762 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tailor's Shop 1764 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery Dependency 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brothers House 1755 (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. Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759 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 820 times since then and 28 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.