Clemmons in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fries Manufacturing and Power Co.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 2, 2012
1. Fries Manufacturing and Power Co. Marker
Erected 1984 by NC Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number J-70.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1911.
Location. 36° 0.725′ N, 80° 25.238′ W. Marker is in Clemmons, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on U.S. 158, on the right when traveling east. Marker was located near the east end of Yadkin River bridge. Road was widened and no relocation of marker was apparent. Update (5/12/2012): Marker has been replaced and is now located on the west of the Yadkin River bridge. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Linville (approx. 0.9 miles away); William Johnson (approx. 0.9 miles away); McKnight's Meeting House (approx. 1.4 miles away); The "Hattie Butner" (approx. 2.2 miles away); Philip and Johanna Hoehns (Hanes) House
this page online
Also see . . .
1. ASME page discussing the subject. (Submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
2. Digital Forsyth historical photo. (Submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
3. Digital Forsyth historical photo. (Submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
4. additional Digital Forsyth historical photos. (Submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
5. Google Street View of marker in 2007. (Submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 2, 2012
2. Fries Manufacturing and Power Co. Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, May 2, 2012
3. Fries Manufacturing and Power Co. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 692 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
