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J. E. Mickey shop on South Main Street, with the coffee pot in front, 1899
When the first permanent settlers established Bethabara in 1753, they used the only path worthy of being called a road - the Great Wagon Road, which extended all the way back to Philadelphia, Pa. - to reach what would not become Forsyth County until nearly 100 years later... <Read more>
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 8:57 pm
Dear digital forsyth. I Am A Fan Of Dr Richard Janeway. Andrew. -
Friday, January 23, 2026 9:19 am
my father was head of shipping I too worked here at a summer job -
Saturday, January 17, 2026 8:28 am
I surely am saddened at Sarah’s death. Dr Charles Spurr and Sarah treated and cared for my father from 1960 -1970 (passing at 45). I was 5 when Dad was diagnosed with lymphoma and with the remarkable care from these two I often heard him speak of how much he cared and loved Dr Spurr… -
Thursday, January 15, 2026 1:54 pm
My parents owned the building directly across the street. As kids, we were told that the building was the original one room school house. The building was built in 1910. I would love to gather more information on that building. -
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:55 pm
In 1967 I became the 1st white pastor of a black church i W.Va. history. Remitha Spurlock was a beloved parishioner. I loved that sweet woman! -
Sunday, January 11, 2026 8:00 pm
We would like to use this photo in a documentary we are producing about Robert Covington, the last player to play at an HBCU and the NBA. What would the next steps be? The documentary is set to air February 2nd, 2026 so we would like to get this settled as soon as possible. -
Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:10 am
Love this photo. And my mom’s former professor at WSSU in 1966 was the former library director, who was Mrs. Neil Wright Alford. Mom was taking a course in School Librarianship to renew her teaching certificate. And Mrs. Mary Bruce, who worked with Mrs. Alford, knew my great Aunt and Uncle, the late Dr. and… -
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 11:37 pm
The photographer stood atop the Wachovia Bank building at Main & Third facing northwest.Taken in the early 1920s. Steeple of Centenary Methodist Church at Liberty & Sixth is seen at right. -
Monday, December 29, 2025 4:07 pm
Saw that game. Place was packed! Earl was laying on the bench before the game. Very cool! Your dad is Don Williams? Probably the best AU player ever!! Sometimes he would come out last in warmup and slam dunk. They had a great team. Don Williams I’ll be damn! -
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 7:19 pm
Pictured is a Baldwin M-2 built in 1925 https://www.steamlocomotive.com/locobase.php?country=USA&wheel=2-8-2&railroad=wss
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