Craven
Craven County was created in 1705 as the Archdale Precinct of Bath County. The name was changed in 1712 in honor of one of the Lords Proprietors of the Colony, William Lord Craven. New Bern is the County seat of Craven County. New Bern was the first capital of the state of North Carolina (until 1794) after serving as capital of the colony of North Carolina. Tryon Palace was completed in New Bern in 1770 and a reconstruction is open today as a tourist attraction and historic site.
The Battle of New Bern during the Civil War took place here leading to the capture and holding of the town by Union Troops. New Bern is also the home of Pepsi Cola. It was here in the late 1800s that Caleb Bradham (a pharmacist in New Bern) invented the soft drink we know as Pepsi Cola. New Bern is at the conjunction of the Trent and Neuse Rivers.
Eastern NC Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 395
New Bern, NC 28563
New Bern Historical Society Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 119
New Bern, NC 28536
Craven County Courthouse
406 Craven Street
County Courthouse
New Bern, NC 28560
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription - Newburn district
Tax Records
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Craven County
Query Forums
Cities and towns of Craven County
Bridgeton
Cherry Point
Cherry Point Marine Corps Airbase
Cove City
Dover
Ernul
Fort Barnwell
Havelock
MCAS Cherry Point
Neuse Forest
New Bern (County Seat)
Trent Woods
Vanceboro
News related to Craven County, NC
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Farmer fires up still to brew his own fuel - ENC Today
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Farmer fires up still to brew his own fuel
ENC Today, NC - VANCEBORO-A Craven County farmer is among the first in Eastern North Carolina to receive a state permit to make ethanol. As Rusty Woolard likes to tell it, … |
Local gas prices remain above national average - ENC Today
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Local gas prices remain above national average
ENC Today, NC - Even with the $86.82 per barrel price, a Thursday check in Craven County showed local prices ranging from $3.65 to $3.79 per gallon. … |
German company to open plant in Craven making dishwasher baskets - ENC Today
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German company to open plant in Craven making dishwasher baskets
ENC Today, NC - That kind of dedication figured into the company's choice to locate in Craven County after considering a number of eastern North Carolina and US locations … Candidates' bus to roll into Craven, Pamlico, Jones |
23 students taken to hospital from bus crash - Havelock News
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23 students taken to hospital from bus crash
Havelock News, NC - … main office at Craven County Schools. However, no one at the office was available to comment. The NC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and could … |
Perdue tours BSH plant, talks about ways to attract industry - ENC Today
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Perdue tours BSH plant, talks about ways to attract industry
ENC Today, NC - Craven County Economic Development Director Jim Davis told Perdue that the company is working with the community college and Col. Dave Smith, commander of … Democratic candidates make campaign stop in New Bern |
Voter registration deadline nears - Havelock News
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Voter registration deadline nears
Havelock News, NC - On the state level, voters will be casting ballots for governor, lieutenant governor and NC House and NC Senate races. In Craven County, there is one … |
