General and Cosmetic Dentists Near Pfafftown, NC

Pfafftown, North Carolina is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. The Piedmont Triad’s European history dates back to the 1700’s in the days of the early colonies. These colonists displaced the Native American tribes that inhabited the region for thousands of years prior to Europeans coming to the Western Hemisphere.

The first Europeans to settle in the region were considered religious minorities in the newly formed British Colonies. The Moravians, the Lutheran German immigrants, Quakers, and Scotch-Irish Catholics all settled in the region looking to stake their claim on their own region of the colony. The town’s namesake, Peter Pfaff, bought land in the area in 1784 beginning the settlement of the region. The town’s post office opened 100 years later in 1888.

Today

Throughout its history, Pfafftown has remained small. Today the population is just over 9,000 people. After the town of Lewisville incorporated in 1991, Pfafftown residents wanted to do the same. In 2001, the effort to incorporate the town failed unfortunately and over the next 5 years much of the community would be annexed by Winston-Salem and Lewisville.

Things to do

The community is small so many things for residents and visitors to do are outside of the town itself. There is however an endless supply within the Piedmont Triad. Nature is a huge part of the region. There are several parks that are sure to please anyone. The most notable of these parks is Tanglewood Park. Its history dates back several hundred years. Visitors to the park can experience one of the region’s prettiest lakes as well as many gardens to take a leisurely stroll through. In addition to this there are several outdoor spaces that are perfect for various outdoor activities. The park is also known for its Christmas Festival of Lights. Every year the park transforms itself into a winter wonderland that attracts visitors from all over.

In addition to Tanglewood Park there are several other parks throughout the entire region that are worth checking out. The preservation of history is also an important part of the Piedmont Triad. Just down the road from Pfafftown is Winston-Salem. Visitors come from all over the country to experience the Old Salem Historic District. When visiting, you will be transported back to the original Moravian settlement that existed there. The community has gone to great lengths to preserve the buildings in the settlement. In addition to the wonderful architecture, the settlement is loaded with actors portraying period age settlers. It is truly a one of kind experience. In addition to the Old Salem District there are several other museums located in the vicinity of Pfafftown. Some of the most notable are the Historic Bethabara Park, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the Children’s Museum, The New Winston Museum, the Frank L. Horton Museum Center, SciWorks, and the Winston Cup Museum. All of these museums offer visitors a glimpse into life in the Piedmont Region. No matter which one you choose, the rich history of the region will be on wonderful display.