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Jamestown in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Potter House

c. 1819

 
 
Potter House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012
1. Potter House Marker
Inscription. Originally the site of Henry Humphries' saddle and harness shop, this simple one-room, v-notched cabin with a stone foundation and chimney was soon acquired by Isaac Potter for his own store, which operated until 1826. The house continued to be used as a residence into the early 21st century. It served as a headquarters during the U.S. Bicentennial.
 
Erected by Historic Jamestown Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
 
Location. 35° 59.55′ N, 79° 56.5′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on West Main Street east of Lennox Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 W Main St, Jamestown NC 27282, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jamestown Public School (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Robbins-Holton Mill & House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lord Cornwallis (approx. ¼ mile away); Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richard Mendenhall Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Home of Richard Mendenhall (approx. 0.4 miles
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away); Jamestown Friends Meeting House and Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Johnson Shoe Company (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
 
Potter House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012
2. Potter House Marker
Potter House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012
3. Potter House Marker
Potter House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012
4. Potter House Marker
Potter House site, as seen from marker area image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012
5. Potter House site, as seen from marker area
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on February 21, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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