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

Log House ca. 1816

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

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This log house was built on the site of an earlier 1759 house. Although the date of its construction is still under investigation, according to the Records of the Moravians this house may have been built as early as 1816. Over the years it was modified to meet different uses, tastes and fashions. The last family lived here in the 1950's. Presently, the building serves as a learning laboratory to demonstrate the techniques of dating a building in preparation for historical restoration.

"During this year a new, two-story, family house has been built in this village, which has not happened in many years.."
Bethabara Memorabilia, 1816.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 36° 9.32′ N, 80° 17.83′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling north. 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.

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Log House" (here, next to this marker); Congregation Kitchen 1766 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery Shop 1755 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Store 1759 & 1764 (within shouting distance of this marker); Palisade Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Apothecary Shop 1763 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

2. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, January 25, 2012

3. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 12, 2012

4. Log House ca. 1816 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 12, 2012

5. Log House ca. 1816 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 392 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.