Our farm lies on the border of Stokes and Forsyth Counties in Germanton, NC. We have chosen the names for our goat’s milk cheeses from our area’s interesting destinations. Stop, shop and enjoy a Goat-La-To from our Farm Store and get a glimpse of the goats and sheep as you enjoy a day trek to find out more about our area.
St. Phillips Episcopal Church (ca. 1885): St. Philips was set back on its lot and separated from its surroundings by an ironwork fence and a well preserved representative of the small Gothic Revival board-and batten churches influenced by Richard Upjohn built across America during the Mid-to-late 19th Century. The unpainted interior of St. Philips carried out both the simplicity and the Gothic Revival character of the exterior. St. Philips had never been electrified. The congregation had always been small, and for most of its existence, the church had the status of an unorganized mission. The largest number of communicants, 22, was reported in 1895. Two Eucharistic services were held each year; Thanksgiving Day and 1st Sunday in May. Services were held by lamplight, and a wood stove remained to heat the building. The church remained in Germanton for 121 years until it was uprooted and moved to Chapel Hill, NC in 2012 after an effort by local residents failed to keep the building on its historical site.
Pepper-Blackburn-Petree House (early 19th C.): Dr. John Pepper entered the Civil War at the age of 66 as a physician to the 21st N.C. Regiment. At the age of 77, he began The Danbury Reporter which survived as the oldest weekly newspaper in the country until 1994.
Rainy-Savage House: Burea Jefferson Savage, born in Stokes County, became close friends with Call of the Wild author Jack London and Rex Beach, author of The Spoilers, while a gold miner in the Klondike region of the Yukon Territory (1896-1906). Burea returned to Stokes County and purchased this home in 1907.
Chaffin-Vaughn Hotel: The hotel served as a boarding house primarily for teachers and traveling salesmen who would arrive by train and venture out into the countryside to sell their wares.
Ed Styers House: Edward J. Styers, a local merchant, built this house in 1887.
Alice and Mollie Hill House (Ca. 1880’s): One of Germanton’s most prominent citizens, Dr. Lauriston Hill, lived here. He traveled all about the area delivering babies and ministering to the sick.
Chaffin House: The original owner of this Victorian cottage is not certain. However, around 1900, it was the residence of Will and Mildred Chaffin.
PLACES TO VISIT
Visitors, new residents and locals are drawn to Stokes County for its rural charm, open spaces, small businesses, recreation, arts community, historical aspects and more for a stay-cation, day trip or extended stay.
For planning your next adventure in Stokes County, check out Stokes County Tourism for dining, lodging, places to eat and things to do!
Don’t forget Stokes County’s Barn Quilt Trail for an interesting and fun ride around the county.
Stokes County: “a short trip…an experience to remember”.
With its own mountain range – the Sauratown Mountains – which encompasses 58 miles of the Dan River, an award-winning state park, cascading waterfalls and miles of trails, Stokes County provides daily inspiration for artists. Its towns – Danbury, Germanton, King and Walnut Cove – have a big appetite for the arts, and the artists often try to capture the beauty of the natural surroundings.
Just 20 miles north of Winston-Salem, Danbury and the surrounding area provide quick access for visitors looking for a respite. The proximity makes it easy to get away for a few hours.
Outdoor enthusiasts gravitate toward the county’s many interesting destinations such as Moores Springs, Piedmont Springs, Cascade Falls, Tories Den and Hanging Rock State Park. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, the park is among North Carolina’s oldest. The 8,700-acre park was named park of the year in 2012 by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Hikers, rock climbers, fisherman and swimmers all find a haven here.
When you are ready to slow down a bit, stroll along the streets of Danbury and Walnut Cove and enjoy the antiques shops. Stop in at J.E. Priddy’s General Store which has been in operation for 123 years.
There’s a lot of history in these hills. Make time to see: the Moratock Iron Furnace, used to produce usable bar iron; Davis Chapel, which started as a place of worship on the James Davis Plantation in the 1700s; the 100-year-old Jessup Mill and Farm on the Dan River; the Revolutionary War-era Rock House; and hear about Germanton’s beloved St. Philip’s Episcopal Church which was built in 1890 and dismantled in 2012.