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By Kevin W., October 21, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Abner Nash Marker | | |
Inscription. A resident of New Bern for fifteen years; born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, about 1740, but came to North Carolina in 1763; member of Colonial Assembly from Halifax Town in 1764 and 1765; from the County of Halifax in 1769, 1770 and 1771; Delegate from the Town of New Bern to the four Provincial Congresses 1773, 1774, 1775 and 1776; member of Provincial Council in 1775; Speaker of the first House of Commons in 1777; Senator from Jones County in 1779; Speaker of the Senate in 1780; Governor of the State 1780-1781; member of Continental Congress 1782-1786. Died in New York City, December 2nd 1786. Distinguished lawyer, zealous patriot, and able public servant.
Erected 1923 by the North Carolina Historical Commission, Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, County of Craven and City of New Bern.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series.
Location. 35° 6.493′ N, 77° 2.286′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 17) and Craven Street on Broad Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bern NC 28560, United States of America.
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By Kevin W., October 21, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Abner Nash Marker | | The Nash Marker is on the opposite side of this boulder, which is located on the grounds of the Craven County Courthouse. | | |
At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Dobbs Spaight (here, next to this marker); Richard Dobbs Spaight, the Younger (here, next to this marker); First Provincial Congress (within shouting distance of this marker); Craven County World Wars 1 and 2 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham A. Barden (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayard vs Singleton (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Centenary United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in New Bern.
Also see . . . North Carolina Office of Governor - Governors of North Carolina - Abner Nash. (Submitted on June 5, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 362 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
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