If you are interested in information regarding local attractions, dates, employment opportunities, schools, housing, or are considering locating your business here, please contact the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce located at 136 East Mountain Street, in the historical downtown district. We welcome you. What began as a crossroads has grown into a community that moves forward. Kernersville also has much to offer in clubs and organizations for the civic-minded individual and for those people who just want to have fun. Recreation can be found right in town at any of the parks, golf courses and amusement centers.
People can take day trips to the mountains, beaches or nearby cities.
The original town with its historic homes has grown and new homes are being built in different parts of town. For residents, commuting is smooth either to work or to school, where students are encouraged by excellent teachers. It became known as Dobson's Crossroads in the early 1770's when William Dobson made an initial purchase of 400 acres and continued acquiring adjoining properties until his tract contained 1,133 acres. In 1754, Dobson built and opened an inn and store on the corner of two frontier roads, now the intersection of Main and Mountain streets, and catered to travelers including General George Washington. The village grew around the inn.