National Register Listings in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Ardmore Historic District
Arista Cotton Mill Complex
Atkins High School (former)
Atkins, S. G., House
Bahnson, Agnew Hunter, House
Bethabara Historic District
Bethabara Moravian Church
Bethania Historic District
Bethania Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Black, George, House and Brickyard
Blair, William Allen, House
Bland, Joseph Franklin, House
Brickenstein-Leinbach House
Brown, W.C., Apartment Building
Centerville Historic District
Chatham Manufacturing Company-Western Electric Company
Chatham, Thurmond and Lucy, House
Clayton Family Farm
Conrad-Starbuck House
Craver Apartment Building
Crews, Thomas A., House
Downtown North Historic District
Dyer, James B. and Diana M., HOuse
Evergreen Farm
First Baptist Church
Flynt House
Forsyth County Courthouse
Gilmer Building
Goler Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Graylyn
Hanes Hosiery Mill-Ivy Avenue Plant
Hanes, P.H., Knitting Company
Hanes, Robert M., House
Hill, J. S., House
Hoehns (Hanes), Philip and Johanna, House
Holly Avenue Historic District
Hoots Milling Company Roller Mill
Hylehurst
Indera Mills
Jones, Dr. Beverly, House
Kapp, John Henry, Farm
Kernersville Depot
Korner's Folly
Lloyd Presbyterian Church
Lowe, Cicero Francis, House
Ludlow, Col. Jacob Lott, House
Mars Hill Baptist Church
McKaughan, Isaac Harrison, House
Memorial Industrial School
Middleton House
Nissen Building
Nissen Building (Boundary Increase)
Nissen, S.J., Building
North Cherry Street Historic District
North Cherry Street Historic District
North Cherry Street Historic District (Boundary Decrease and Additional Documentation)
O'Hanlon Building
Oak Crest Historic District
Oak Grove School
Old German Baptist Brethern Church
Old Richmond Schoolhouse and Gymnasium
Old Salem Historic District
Paisley J. W., House
Pepper Building
Poindexter, H. D., Houses
Reynolda Historic District
Reynolds Building
Reynolds, R.J., Tobacco Company Buildings 2-1 and 2-2
Reynolds, Richard J., High School and Richard J. Reynolds Memorial Auditorium
Reynoldstown Historic District
Roberts-Justice House
Robinson, A., Building
Rogers, James Mitchell, House
Rural Hall Depot
Salem Tavern
Salem Town Hall
Schaub, John Jacob, House
Shamrock Mills
Shell Service Station
Shultz, Christian Thomas, House
Single Brothers' House
Smith, W. F., and Sons Leaf House and Brown Brothers Company Building
Snyder, John Wesley, House
Sosnik-Morris-Early Commercial Block
South Main Street Historic District
South Trade Street Houses
Speas, William Henry and Sarah Hauser, House
Spruce Street YMCA
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Philip's Moravian Church
Stauber, Samuel B., Farm
Stuart Motor Company
Sunnyside-Central Terrace Historic District
Union Station
Wachovia Building
Waller House
Washington Park Historc District
Washovia Bank and Trust Company Building
Waughtown-Belview Historic District
West End Historic District
West Salem Historic District
Winston-Salem City Hall
Winston-Salem Southbound Railway Freight Warehouse and Office
Winston-Salem Tobacco Historic District
Womble, Bunyan S. and Edith W., House
Zevely House
About Forsyth County
Forsyth County Timeline
Forsyth County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Before European settlement, the area was home to Native American tribes such as the Cheraw and Saura. However, in the 18th century, European settlers began to arrive, primarily of German, Scotch-Irish, and English descent.
The county was officially established in 1849 and named after Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, a War of 1812 hero. During the 19th century, Forsyth County played a significant role in the tobacco industry. The area's fertile soil and favorable climate made it ideal for growing tobacco, and numerous tobacco factories were established in Winston-Salem, the county's largest city.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Forsyth County was marred by racial tensions and violence. African Americans faced systematic discrimination and were victims of several instances of racial violence, including the notorious 1898 race riot in nearby Wilmington. This violent history had lasting effects on the county's racial dynamics for many years.
From the mid-20th century onwards, Forsyth County experienced significant growth and development. Winston-Salem became an important center for industry, particularly in the fields of tobacco, textiles, and furniture manufacturing. The city also gained recognition for its arts and culture, becoming home to prestigious institutions such as the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
Today, Forsyth County continues to thrive as a vibrant community with a diverse population and a strong economy. While the county has faced its share of challenges, it has also demonstrated resilience and progress in embracing its rich cultural heritage and shaping a bright future for its residents.
The county was officially established in 1849 and named after Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, a War of 1812 hero. During the 19th century, Forsyth County played a significant role in the tobacco industry. The area's fertile soil and favorable climate made it ideal for growing tobacco, and numerous tobacco factories were established in Winston-Salem, the county's largest city.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Forsyth County was marred by racial tensions and violence. African Americans faced systematic discrimination and were victims of several instances of racial violence, including the notorious 1898 race riot in nearby Wilmington. This violent history had lasting effects on the county's racial dynamics for many years.
From the mid-20th century onwards, Forsyth County experienced significant growth and development. Winston-Salem became an important center for industry, particularly in the fields of tobacco, textiles, and furniture manufacturing. The city also gained recognition for its arts and culture, becoming home to prestigious institutions such as the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
Today, Forsyth County continues to thrive as a vibrant community with a diverse population and a strong economy. While the county has faced its share of challenges, it has also demonstrated resilience and progress in embracing its rich cultural heritage and shaping a bright future for its residents.
Forsyth County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- 1849 - Forsyth County was established on January 15th.
- 1851 - The first courthouse was built in the county seat of Winston.
- 1877 - Salem Female Academy, which later became Salem College, was established as the first institution of higher education for women in the state.
- 1913 - City of Winston merged with Salem to form Winston-Salem.
- 1917 - R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company introduced the iconic Camel cigarette.
- 1950s - The city experienced significant growth and industrial development.
- 1980 - Winston-Salem surpassed Greensboro as the largest city in North Carolina.
- 1989 - The city celebrated its bicentennial.
- 2000 - The population of Forsyth County exceeded 300,000.
- 2013 - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center became the largest employer in the county.