Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Five Row at Reynolda
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 24, 2016
1. Five Row at Reynolda Marker
Five Row was community of African-American farmworkers and their families who worked at Reynolda, the estate of Katharine and R.J. Reynolds. First occupied in 1916, it began as two rows of five cottages and gardens that fronted an unpaved road along Silas Creek. The Five Row School was active with academic classes and Sunday worship services from 1918 to the 1940s. Many children raised at Five Row were later employed as domestic servants Reynolda House. Five Row was demolished in 1961 to make way for Silas Creek Parkway.Erected 2016 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 36° 7.648′ N, 80° 17.44′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Silas Creek Parkway (State Highway 67) and Wake Forest Road on Silas Creek Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 24, 2016
2. Five Row at Reynolda Marker
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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 24, 2016
3. Five Row at Reynolda Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 24, 2016
4. Five Row at Reynolda Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
