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Winston-SalemForsyth County,North Carolina"You're Something Special in Winston-Salem"The North Carolina state capital is Raleigh. What would you like to know about Winston-Salem
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The population of Winston-Salem is approximately 170,000 (2000).
The amount of land area in Winston-Salem is 184.206 sq. kilometers.
Winston-Salem elevation is 963 feet above sea level. Return to Index Winston-Salem location: in the northern portion of the state northwest of Durham and Raleigh.
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Winston-Salem average annual rainfall is 42.5 inches per year History & History Related Items Winston-Salem history: The Moravians settled Salem in 1766. They believed in hard work and also fostered appreciation for the arts, music and quality craftsmanship. These traits continued for years to be handed down with each generation. The nearby town of Winston was founded 8n 1849 as an industrial tobacco and textile community. Winston reaped the benefits of the Moravian values and their sharing attitudes. The two communities voted to merge in 1913 and their combined talents and accomplishments made Winston-Salem a strong and thriving city. Winston-Salem attractions: Visit Old Salem - museum buildings and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) are open every day except Christmas Day. Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Return to Index
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