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Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. [7] At the 2020 census, the population was 249,545, making it the fifth-most populous city in North Carolina and the 91st-most populous city in the United States. [8]
is located in eastern Forsyth County and is bordered to the southwest by the city of Winston-Salem. U.S. Route 311 passes through the center of town, and U.S. Route 158 passes through the southeastern part; both highways lead southwest 8 miles (13 km) to downtown Winston-Salem.
Location of Winston Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Winston Township is one of fifteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 229,617, according to the 2010 census. [1] Geographically, Winston Township occupies 133.69 square miles (346.3 km 2) in central Forsyth County. [2]
West End Historic District is a national historic district located at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 508 contributing buildings and 7 contributing structures, in a predominantly residential section of Winston-Salem. It was a planned picturesque streetcar suburb developed at the turn of the 20th century.
Downtown Winston-Salem is 12 miles (19 km) to the south via North Carolina Highway 66 and U.S. Route 52. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town of Rural Hall has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.4 km 2 ), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km 2 ), or 0.32%, is water.
The earliest precursor to the Winston-Salem Fire Department was the Salem Fire Department, created after the construction of the Salem Church. In 1782, the fire inspection service was created to ensure that chimneys were properly being swept. [ 4 ]
Winston-Salem City Hall is a historic city hall located at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was designed by the architectural firm Northup and O'Brien and built in 1926. It is a three-story, U-shaped Renaissance Revival building. It is a brick building with a first floor of rusticated stone.
The 183-acre (0.74 km 2) park and wildlife preserve is located in Winston-Salem and is operated by the City of Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks Department as an open-air museum. The site also features 20 miles (32 km) of nature trails.