History of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

1854 - Winston
Winston, a thriving post-village, capital of Forsyth co., North Carolina, 120 miles W. by N. from Raleigh, is separated from Salem by a single street. It was laid out in 1850, when the county was organized.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Winston
Winston, a city, the capital of Forsyth co., N.C., in Winston township, contiguous to Salem, about 27 miles W. of Greensborough, and 35 miles N.N.E. of Salisbury. It has an academy, 1 daily and 3 weekly newspapers, a bank, several churches, cotton- and woollen-mills, shuttle- and bobbin-works, an iron-foundry, a number of tobacco-factories, &c. Pop. in 1880, 2854; in 1890, 8018.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Winston, a city and capital of Forsyth co., N.C, 30 miles W. of Greensboro, on the Norfolk and Western and the Southern Rs., is contiguous to Salem, with which it forms the double municipality officially known as Winston Salem. (See Salem.) It has cotton- and woollen-mills, tobacco-factories, and manufactures of knitted goods, furniture, wagons, flour, etc. Pop. in 1880, 2854; in 1890, 8018 ; in 1900, 10,008.

Salem, a city of Forsyth co., N.C., on a small affluent of the Tadkin River. 109 miles WNW. of Raleigh and 1/ 2 mile S. of Winston Salem (its banking- and post-station), on the Southern and the Norfolk and Western Rs. It contains the Salem Female Academy and College (Moravian) and has various manufacturing industries. Pop. in 1900, 3642.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1924 - June 24 - Six men at a rock quarry south of Winston-Salem, NC, sought shelter from a thunderstorm.
The structure chosen contained a quantity of dynamite. Lightning struck a near-by tree causing the dynamite to explode. The men were killed instantly.
The Weather Channel
June 24, 1924

1968 - SIX ARE KILLED IN CRASH IN WINSTON-SALEM AREA.
Winston - Salem (AP) - Six people were killed Saturday when a new twin-engine Piper Navajo plane crashed and burned 14 miles northwest of Winston-Salem.

The pilot, copilot and four passengers died immediately.

The pilot was KARL KURBJUN, JR., 46, of Roanoke, Va., a vice president of Aeroflite Corp. of Roanoke, which owned the plane.

IRVING E. CRAIG, 40, of Winston - Salem, a pilot for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., was co-pilot.

Passengers were CRAIG'S wife, HATTIE, 41, and son, DOUGLAS, 4, and two employes of Central Piedmont Aero, BOBBY COMPTON and LEWIS DUNCAN, all of Winston - Salem. Central Piedmont is a subsidiary of Piedmont Aviation.

The pilot had taken off from Smith Reynolds airport and the plane was circling over a farm near Pfafftown, when it went into a spin, witnesses said. A man's watch in the wreckage was stopped at 12:15 p.m., the apparent time of the impact.

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Winston-Salem has something for everyone. Here's a list to get you started:
Old Salem Museums and Gardens: Old Salem is a living history museum where you can step back in time to experience what life was like in the 18th century. Explore historic buildings, gardens, and interact with costumed interpreters.

Reynolda House Museum of American Art: This museum is located in the historic Reynolda Estate and features an impressive collection of American art. The beautiful gardens are also worth a visit.

BB&T Ballpark: If you're a baseball fan, catch a Winston-Salem Dash game at this modern stadium. The atmosphere is fun, and the games are family-friendly.

Tanglewood Park: This expansive park offers something for everyone. You can enjoy hiking, picnicking, and fishing. There's also a golf course and a fantastic holiday light display during the Christmas season.

Kaleideum North: This children's museum is a great place to take the kids. It's hands-on and educational, featuring interactive exhibits related to science, technology, and art.

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