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. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 36° 5.784′ N, 80° 14.629′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It 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.

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 the North Atlantic Region,

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 walking distance of this marker: Site of First House Erected in Winston (here, next to this marker); Richard Joshua Reynolds

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Honorable Willie Jones of Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); Winston-Salem Rotary Club (about 300 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. 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 676 times since then and 32 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.