Forsyth County, Administrative county in Piedmont Region, North Carolina
Forsyth County extends over 412 square miles of land in northwestern North Carolina, with Winston-Salem as its central administrative hub.
The county emerged from Stokes County in 1849, receiving its name from Colonel Benjamin Forsyth who lost his life in the War of 1812.
The National Black Theatre Festival and RiverRun International Film Festival take place in Forsyth County throughout the year.
Residents access services at the Government Center on North Chestnut Street in Winston-Salem, including tax administration and property assessment departments.
The territory contains sections of the Yadkin Valley wine region and maintains several protected natural spaces including Cascades Preserve and Emily Allen Wildflower Preserve.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1849
Capital city: Winston-Salem
Shares border with: Stokes County, Rockingham County, Guilford County, Davidson County, Davie County, Yadkin County, Surry County
Website: http://co.forsyth.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 36.13000,-80.26000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
Old Salem
5 km
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
479 m
Reynolds Building
3.7 km
100 North Main Street
3.6 km
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
2.1 km
Korner's Folly
16.4 km
Winston Tower
3.8 km
BB&T Financial Center
4 km
Bethabara Historic District
4.4 km
Wait Chapel
1.8 km
Salem Tavern
5.2 km
Nissen Building
4.3 km
Jesse Helms Center
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Single Brothers' House
5 km
P.H. Hanes Knitting Company
3.5 km
R. J. Reynolds Memorial Auditorium
3.2 km
Glenwood
18.8 km
S. J. Nissen Building
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Forsyth County Courthouse
3.8 km
Home Moravian Church
5 km
Winston-Salem Tobacco Historic District
3.7 km
St. Philip's Moravian Church
5.4 km
Bethania Historic District
9.2 km
Ardmore Historic District
5.3 km
Reynolda Historic District
1.9 km
Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church
4.5 km
Thurmond and Lucy Chatham House
3.9 km
First Baptist Church
16.9 kmReviews
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