Native Americans first inhabited the eastern Forsyth County area; a natural watershed and source of six rivers and creeks. About 1756; Irishman Caleb Story settled here on 400 acres of wooded land. Years later; Story sold his land to David Morrow for a purported four gallons of rum. About 1771; William Dobson purchased the original acreage and additional tracts and built an inn near what is now Mountain Street and Main Street. He named this junction Dobson�sCrossroads. On June 2; 1791; President George Washington ate breakfast at Dobson�s Tavern. On November 14; 1817; German-born Joseph Kerner (also spelled K�rner) purchased the land and renamed the area Kerner�s Crossroads. This begins the story of Kernersville. The same roads; still graced with historic churches; stores; and homes; crisscross at the heart of this community. K�rner�s Folly; which contains 22 rooms; housed the first private little theater in America.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What like like about this book are the images of my ...By James B. BattlesWhat like like about this book are the images of my great great grand parents Rufas Mapes and Abiagial Allen Mapes and their home.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Local interest onlyBy R. PriceIts a fascinating book for those who live or have lived in the Cleveland area. and especially for those of us who grew up within sight of Euclid Creek Park and spent many enjoyable hours there. I left northern Ohio over 30 years ago. so it brought back many memories of my youth. Roy Larick was a friend and classmate of mine at Euclid High. and he and his co-authors have done a very thorough job of displaying the history of the area.
