Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759 Marker

Inscription. Bethabara's second smithy (blacksmith shop) stood on this site in 1759. In 1755 the first smithy opened for business, and in the active years of building construction in Bethabara, the blacksmith was kept busy supplying necessary hardware and repairing the craftsmen's tools. Rudolph Christ operated his pottery in this building from 1768-1789.

"Mr. Loving goes home (to Virginia), after a stay of two days to have work done at the smithy."
Bethabara Diary, June 8, 1755.

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 June 8, 1762.

Location. 36° 9.34′ 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. Smith's House 1762 (a few steps from this marker); Locksmith and Gunsmith Shop 1759 (a few steps from this marker); Community and Medical Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Mill-Wright's House 1762

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(a few steps from this marker); Tailor's Shop 1764 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bastion 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); Medicinal Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Tailor's Shop Addition and Well after 1766 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Smithy and Christ Pottery 1759 Marker

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 403 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.