Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Krause-Butner Pottery Shop

1782

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Krause-Butner Pottery Shop Marker

Inscription. The oldest brick house in Forsyth County. Built by Johannes Schaub, Jr., as a Home and Dyer Shop. Sold to Gottlob Krause for home and pottery in 1789. John Butner purchased Home and Pottery in 1802.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 36° 9.23′ N, 80° 17.74′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Bethabara Road, on the left when traveling north. 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. The Dyer's and Potter's House 1782 (here, next to this marker); The Potter's House • 1782 (a few steps from this marker); The Distiller's House • 1802 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herman Buttner House (about 300 feet away); Well 1807 (about 500 feet away); Wachovia Settlement (about 500 feet away); Memorial Marker 1806 (about 500 feet away); Gemeinhaus (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.

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Krause-Butner Pottery Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Krause-Butner Pottery Shop

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Krause-Butner Pottery Shop

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 26, 2020

4. Krause-Butner Pottery Shop

Front view.

Krause-Butner Pottery Shop sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

5. Krause-Butner Pottery Shop sign

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 1, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.