Forsyth County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 350,670. It is the fourth-most populous county in North Carolina. Its county seat is Winston-Salem.
History
The county was made in 1849 from Stokes County. It was named after Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, who was killed in the War of 1812.
Bordering counties
These counties are bordered to Forsyth County: Stokes County - north Rockingham County - northeast Guilford County - east Davidson County - south Davie County - southwest Yadkin County - west Surry County - northwest
Communities
These communities are in Forsyth County:
Cities
Winston-Salem (county seat) High Point (mostly in Guilford County, also in Randolph County, Davidson County) King (mostly in Stokes County)
Towns
Bethania
Kernersville (partially in Guilford County) Lewisville Rural Hall Walkertown
Villages
Clemmons
Tobaccoville (also in Stokes County)