Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thomas J. Wilson
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
1. Thomas J. Wilson Marker
Inscription.
Thomas J. Wilson. . This site marks the location where Thomas J. Wilson built the first home in what would become the town of Winston. Wilson had received permission from the Moravian Church in 1847 to erect his dwelling north of Salem's central area, as he wanted to live in the country. An attorney, Wilson was a member of the Forsyth County bar for over half a century. Wilson served as Forsyth County's first attorney, was judge for the Eighth Judicial District, a state senator, and mayor of Winston for two terms. After a life of service to First Presbyterian Church, Wilson died in 1900 at the age of eighty-five.
This site marks the location where Thomas J. Wilson built the first home in what would become the town of Winston. Wilson had received permission from the Moravian Church in 1847 to erect his dwelling north of Salem's central area, as he wanted to live in the country. An attorney, Wilson was a member of the Forsyth County bar for over half a century. Wilson served as Forsyth County's first attorney, was judge for the Eighth Judicial District, a state senator, and mayor of Winston for two terms. After a life of service to First Presbyterian Church, Wilson died in 1900 at the age of eighty-five.
Erected 2013 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.
Location. 36° 5.784′ 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.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
2. Thomas J. Wilson Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
3. Thomas J. Wilson Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
4. Thomas J. Wilson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.