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

Inscription. 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. It 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.

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: Dwelling House/Cow House 1754 (here, next to this marker); Sleeping Hall 1754 (here, next to this marker); Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 (a few steps from this marker); Bethabara Tavern 1757 (a few steps from this marker); Bake Oven 1753 (a few steps from this marker); Store House, Shed and Lodging For Strangers 1754

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(a few steps from this marker); The Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Wash House 1754 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Village (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Tavern Well 1763 Marker

View of "First Village" from well image. Click for full size.

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 486 times since then and 17 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.