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

George Washington Stopped Here

 
 
George Washington Stopped Here Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
1. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
Inscription. In 1709 George Washington stopped here at an inn where these stones were in use
 
Erected 1930 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraIndustry & CommercePatriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1709.
 
Location. 35° 58.289′ N, 80° 17.615′ W. Marker is near Arcadia, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Route 150 and Washington Drive, on the right when traveling south on Route 150. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemmons NC 27012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Friedberg Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fraternity Church of the Brethren (approx. 4.8 miles away); Wachovia Tract (approx. 5.1 miles away); Philip and Johanna Hoehns (Hanes) House (approx. 5˝ miles away); The "Hattie Butner" (approx. 6.1 miles away); McKnight's Meeting House (approx. 6.7 miles away); William Linville (approx. 6.8 miles away); William Johnson (approx. 6.8 miles away).
 
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George Washington Stopped Here Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
2. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
George Washington Stopped Here Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
3. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
George Washington Stopped Here Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
4. George Washington Stopped Here Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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