Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759
"Rudolph Christ (expressed) his wish to establish a pottery in Bethabara, and says that he will begin in a small way in the old locksmith shop and smithy until he is in a position to build a house and shop."
Bethabara Diary, December 14, 1758.
Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1762.
Location. 36° 9.33′ N, 80° 17.92′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker can be reached from Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in Historic Bethabara Park. 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 walking distance of this marker. Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759 (a few steps from this marker); Bastion 1756 (a few steps from this marker); Smith's House 1762 (a few steps from this marker); Community and Medical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill-Wright's House 1762 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tailor's Shop 1764 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pottery Dependency 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brothers House 1755 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 590 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.