Near Arcadia in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Washington Stopped Here
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
1. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
In 1709 George Washington stopped here at an inn where these stones were in use
Erected 1930 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1709.
Location. 35° 58.289′ N, 80° 17.615′ W. Marker is near Arcadia, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of Route 150 and Washington Drive, on the right when traveling south on Route 150. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemmons NC 27012, 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 North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Friedberg Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fraternity Church of the Brethren (approx. 4.8 miles away); Wachovia Tract (approx. 5.1 miles away); Philip and Johanna Hoehns (Hanes) House (approx. 5½ miles away); Philip Sauer (Sowers) (approx. 5.8 miles away); Bicentennial Tribute (approx. 5.8 miles away); The "Hattie Butner" (approx. 6.1 miles away); Peter and Comfort Clemmons House (approx. 6.1 miles away).
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
2. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
3. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
4. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
