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

William Linville

(c. 1711-1766)

— Militia Captain and "Long Hunter" —

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Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

1. William Linville Marker

Inscription. First frontier explorer and settler of Tanglewood lands along the Great Wagon Road running from PA to GA. Born in Chester and raised in Conestoga, PA. Married Eleanor Bryan and moved to Shenandoah Valley, VA (on Linville Creek) by 1733, serving as militia Captain. Built log cabin near this site circa 1749-50, obtaining original Lord Granville Land Grants in 1753 & 1755. Older brother Thomas Linville, first American-born Linville, settled Belews Creek, NC, northeast of Moravian settlement at Salem. Sister Alice (Linville) Bryan purported to be the mother-in-law of Daniel Boone. Daughter Ann Linville married George Boone, Daniel's older brother, and settled in KY. William and son John Linville killed by natives in late summer 1766 while hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bodies retrieved and buried by George and, probably, Daniel Boone. River, waterfall and gorge in Linville Wilderness Area named for this frontiersman and "long hunter" - colonial term for adventurous men who left home and hearth for months to explore, hunt, and trap in the wilderness frontier.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.

Location. 36° 0.285′ N, 80° 24.431′ W. Marker is in Clemmons, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is at the intersection of Tanglewood Park Road and Manor House Creek, on the left on Tanglewood Park Road. Located in Tanglewood Park at the entrance to the Manor House. 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 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

2. William Linville Marker

the crow flies: William Johnson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fries Manufacturing and Power Co. (approx. 0.9 miles away); McKnight's Meeting House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Philip and Johanna Hoehns (Hanes) House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Peter and Comfort Clemmons House (approx. 1.7 miles away); The "Hattie Butner" (approx. 1.8 miles away); Wachovia Tract (approx. 3.2 miles away); Fraternity Church of the Brethren (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clemmons.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

3. William Linville Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

4. William Linville Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

5. William Linville Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

6. William Linville Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012

7. William Linville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,350 times since then and 355 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.