New Bern in Craven County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Caleb Bradham

1867-1934

Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009

1. Caleb Bradham Marker

Inscription.
"Brad's Drink," which he created in pharmacy here, was marketed as Pepsi-Cola after 1898.

Erected 1986 by North Carolina Department of Archives and History. (Marker Number C-60.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 35° 6.408′ N, 77° 2.393′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. Marker is at the intersection of Pollock Street and Middle Street, on the right when traveling east on Pollock Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bern NC 28560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola (here, next to this marker); Lady Blessington Cannon (a few steps from this marker); First House of Worship of Colonial Craven Parish (a few steps from this marker); George E. Badger (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bayard v. Singleton (about 600 feet away); Bayard vs Singleton (about 600 feet away); First Printing Press In N.C. (about 600 feet away); Christ Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bern.

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Caleb Bradham (1867-1934). North Carolina History Project website entry (Submitted on October 22, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Caleb Bradham image. Click for full size.

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2. Caleb Bradham

Caleb Bradham and Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009

3. Caleb Bradham and Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola Markers

The Bradham pharmacy building is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,047 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 22, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 22, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.