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

Kerner Tannery

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

1. Kerner Tannery Marker

Inscription. 300 yards Northwest of this marker, near the creek branch, stood a tannery begun by John Frederick and Philip Kerner, two sons of Joseph Kerner for who the town was named. During the War between the States (1861-1865) the tannery was operated by Nathaniel and Israel Kerner. It made leather goods, including harnesses, saddles, and shoes, for the Confederacy. The tannery was in existence until circa 1912. Its memory is perpetuated by the street bearing the name Tanyard Lane.

Marker Dedicated April 1991 By Brigadier General W.R. Boggs Chapter. Military Order Of The Stars And Bars And Captain M.W. Norfleet Camp 1249, Sons Of Confederate Veterans

Erected by Town of Kernersville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 7.02′ N, 80° 4.61′ W. Marker is in Kernersville, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Tanyard Lane, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Marker appears in Google Maps to be at the intersection with the Tanyard Lane mentioned proudly in the marker

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text. Don't count on it; open public access to Tanyard Lane appears to have basically been confiscated to facilitate the neighboring church's parking needs. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kernersville NC 27284, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tobacco Barns in North Carolina (approx. ¼ mile away); John King Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Bank of Kernersville (approx. ¼ mile away); Pinnix Drug Store Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Dobson's Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Railroad Street Mural (approx. half a mile away); 48 Star Flag - 1912 (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kernersville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Stuart Motor Company (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

2. Kerner Tannery Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

3. Kerner Tannery Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 4, 2012

4. Kerner Tannery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.