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The land that became Forsyth County was originally named Wachovia by the Moravians who purchased and settled it in 1753; the name was the Latin form of "Wachau," the Austrian ancestral estate of Moravian Church patron Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Bethabara ("house of passage") was the first community established in the new land, although Salem (founded in 1766) emerged as the commercial hub of the Moravians' religious haven. Many elements of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century daily life in the town have been preserved in the Old Salem Historic District, which maintains more than 50 restored buildings and features a blacksmith, gunsmith, cobbler, and carpenter in period dress.
From its humble origins, Winston-Salem had emerged by the end of the twentieth century as Forsyth County's economic engine and the fifth-largest city in North Carolina (the county as a whole, with an estimated 321,000 residents in 2004, ranked fourth in population in the state). The city briefly, in 1920, held the title of North Carolina's largest city. In 1875 Richard Joshua Reynolds established his tobacco business in Winston, and the company's growth into one of the nation's largest corporations spurred the development of both the city and Forsyth County. In addition to R. J. Reynolds Corporation, other major businesses with Forsyth County roots include Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and the Wachovia Corporation (although the latter's corporate headquarters were relocated to Charlotte following its 2001 merger with First Union). Important agricultural and industrial products include tobacco, corn, soybeans, furniture, textiles, tractors, and optical fiber.
Winston-Salem, thanks in large part to the philanthropic pursuits of the Reynolds family and the local business community, is also regarded as a major cultural and artistic center in North Carolina. The Reynolds home, known as the Reynolda House, contains a major collection of American art. The city is home to the nation's first local arts council (the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, established in 1949) as well as the first state-supported arts conservatory (the North Carolina School of the Arts, which opened in 1965). Salem College (1772), Wake Forest University (1834), and Winston-Salem State University (1897) are important academic institutes in the county. Celebrated Forsyth County cultural events include the Dixie Classic Fair, the National Black Theatre Festival (both in Winston-Salem), and the Christmas-themed Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park (in Clemmons).
Enjoy the country life in this lovely, well-maintained home situated on approx. 3.34 scenic acres. Home includes ML Primary BR/BA with ML laundry, custom, solid-wood kit...
Beautiful 3 bedroom home located within minutes of highways and shopping. Spacious primary bedroom with recently updated bathroom. Central air unit updated in 2023. Kitch...
If you want a quite neighborhood with easy access to Winston Salem, High Point, and Greensboro is for you. This new one level home has a open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2...
Attention investors! This unit is conveniently located North Winston Salem, just minutes away from the new I74 by-pass. Each unit is approximately 585 Sq', and features 1...
Downtown living in the modern rustic perfection of the Exchange at Oak Street! SPACIOUS! 2bd 2ba tobacco loft features exposed brick, original wood, high ceilings with ma...
This beautiful 5 bedroom 3 bathroom new home build features an open floor plan with 4 bedrooms on the upper level and a 5th bedroom on the lower level that would be great...
Great Restaurant, Pub, or Events Property. It has been all .Built in 1850 has been totally restored Handsome Log structure with an 80X40 Pavilion on 12.5 acres w/ample pa...
This beautiful 5 bedroom 3 bathroom new home build features an open floor plan with 4 bedrooms on the upper level and a 5th bedroom on the lower level that would be great...
Stop by and see this well maintained one owner home in this super convenient location. You will love the open floor plan with living room with remote control gas fireplac...
This commercial property, featuring not one, but two properties, is an investor’s special, waiting the touch of a visionary. While it’s true that these properties require...
This is a spacious wonderful 1 level home with a HUGE unfinished basement in West Salem. There is an external door and driveway with no steps to enter basement from outsi...
Your dream home awaits! Step into this new construction, a magnificent 4-bed, 3-bath beauty with a huge back deck and NO HOA restrictions. Enjoy the convenience of city w...
Immaculately maintained one level home with four bedrooms and two baths. Bedrooms are located away from the living areas. Slab foundation with easy access from the street...
Investor Rare gem opportunity. Beautiful 3/2 house in Winston Salem, Enjoy temperate weather and abundance of free outdoor parks, historical museums, walkable downtown,...
Rare opportunity in established Old Towne Village. Immaculate well maintained 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms home. Kitchen features island and plenty of cabinet space w/...
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