Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Mickey Coffee Pot
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 9, 2012
1. The Mickey Coffee Pot Marker
Built in 1858 by the brothers Samuel and Julius Mickey, Moravian descendants of the founders of Salem, this landmark originally stood as a sign in front of their tin shop at the corner of South Main and Belews Streets in Salem
Erected by Wachovia Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 36° 5.452′ N, 80° 14.571′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Old Salem Road, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 S Main St, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Plank Road Comes to Salem (a few steps from this marker); Schmidt Blacksmith Shop (1768) (within shouting distance of this marker); Salem Concert Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Builders' House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Builders’ House Lighting Project
this page online
Also see . . . Old Salem Coffee Pot. Wachovia Historical Society website entry (Submitted on July 27, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 9, 2012
2. The Mickey Coffee Pot Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 9, 2012
3. The Mickey Coffee Pot Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 9, 2012
4. The Mickey Coffee Pot Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 9, 2012
5. The Mickey Coffee Pot
Photographed By Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C., circa 1940
6. The Big Coffee Pot
Photographed By Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.
7. Coffee Pot. One of Salem's old land marks. Erected by Julius Mickey in 1857. Height of Pot 9 feet 4
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 191 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on July 27, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
