The site of Kernersville was first settled by an Irishman named Jacob Story in 1756.  Around 1770 the site was purchased by William Dobson and called Dobson's Crossroads. President George Washington was served breakfast at Dobson's Tavern. Joseph Kerner bought the property in 1817, continuing to operate the inn; the town became known as Kerners Crossroads. Kerner left his property to two sons and a daughter. Not long after the arrival of the railroad, the town was incorporated as Kernersville in 1873.

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