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

Hans Wagner Cabin 1752

(reconstructed)

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 Marker

Inscription. Hans Wagner, a hunter, trapper and miller, and his teenage son built this cabin in 1752, but left for new land on the Yadkin River, when the Moravians purchased the Wachovia Tract. On November 17, 1753, the first 15 Brothers found the abandoned cabin where they lived until 1755, when the Brothers' House was completed. Refugees used the cabin during the French and Indian Was. The village of Bethabara grew up around it.

"We...cut a road for two and a half miles to the little house that the Brethren found yesterday. We reached it in the evening, and at once took possession of it, finding it large enough that we could all lie down around the walls...."
Bethabara Diary, November 17, 1753.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1754.

Location. 36° 9.37′ 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. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); Dwelling House/Cow House 1754 (a few steps from this marker); Tavern Well 1763 (a few steps from this marker); Sleeping Hall 1754 (a few steps from this marker); Wash House 1754 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethabara Tavern 1757 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village (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. Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

4. Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

5. Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 Marker

Hans Wagner Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

6. Hans Wagner Cabin

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

7. Hans Wagner Cabin

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

8. Hans Wagner Cabin 1752 Marker

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 749 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.