In the mid 1760's a town took its first steps in the sleepy hills just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A settlement brought into existence by the will and spirit of pioneers searching for a new start in a new world. A town was born in the 19th century, when Moravian settlers blazed a wagon trail across it's sleepy pastures. A town... named Lewisville.

Lewis Laugenour and the Shallow Ford
Lewisville received its name from Mr. Lewis Laugenour, a principal settler and benefactor who donated lands for development in the central area of town. Mr. Laugenour's home was constructed in the late 1850s and still stands on Shallowford Road, just across from the entrance to Lewisville Elementary School.

Although officially incorporated in 1991, the Town of Lewisville (originally called then "German Settlement on the Yadkin") can trace its origin to the mid 1770's when early pioneers traveled through a small settlement that existed along the 1754 Great Wagon Road and the 1772 Shallow Ford. Remnants of those early trails now flow through the town and serve the community as a central thoroughfare christened Shallowford Road.

With a location 5.7 miles west of Lewisville, the Yadkin River and Shallow Ford helped develop a commercial base from the turn of the century. By accommodating travelers from surrounding communities, the crossing helped the Roller Mill establish a reputation for fine grains, wheat, and flour from 1910-1984. Although the mill closed, the building remains in its original form and continues to serve the community through new tenants. In addition, the river's fertile soils facilitated agriculture and farming in this region. Westbend Vineyards continually harvests grapes in these soils and receives national recognition for its uniquely flavored wines.

Today, Lewisville is one of the fastest growing communities in Forsyth County. With more than 12,000 residents, it ranks as one of the most populous municipalities in the county.