Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of First House Erected in Winston
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
1. Site of First House Erected in Winston Marker
Site of first house erected in Winston by Thos. J. Wilson 1847Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 36° 5.783′ N, 80° 14.629′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Second Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Second Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Thomas J. Wilson (here, next to this marker); Richard Joshua Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); The Honorable Willie Jones of Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); Winston-Salem Rotary Club (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (about 500 feet away); The Forsyth County Men (about 600 feet away); Former Dividing Line Between Winston and Salem (about 600 feet away); Wm. Cyrus Briggs (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
2. Site of First House Erected in Winston Marker
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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
3. Site of First House Erected in Winston Marker
Photographed By Unknown, circa circa 1847
4. First House Erected in Winston
This is a drawing of Wilson's home taken from the Winston-Salem Journal newspaper.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
