Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tavern Well 1763
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
1. Tavern Well 1763 Marker
Fresh drinkable water was important to a colonial community such as Bethabara. In addition to using natural springs in the area, the Moravians dug wells and lined them with stone. Mechanical wooden pumps were more advanced than rope and bucket, and brought the water up through hollow wooden stocks."Pumps have been placed in our three new wells,--on the Square, near the Tavern, and at the mill."
Bethabara Diary, October 11, 1763.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1861.
Location. 36° 9.36′ N, 80° 17.99′ 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. Sleeping Hall 1754 (here, next to this marker); Dwelling House/Cow House 1754 (here, next to this marker); Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 (a few steps from this marker); Bethabara Tavern 1757
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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
2. Tavern Well 1763 Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012
3. View of "First Village" from well
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
