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

Lady Blessington Cannon

Photographed By Ray Gurganus, September 10, 2021

1. Lady Blessington Cannon Marker

Inscription. This cannon was taken from the Ship-of-war Lady Blessington, captured after a sharp engagement during the revolution by an armed privateer belonging to John Wright Stanley of New Bern. Marked by Richard Dobbs Spaight chapter D.A.R.

Erected by Richard Dobbs Spaight chapter D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 35° 6.414′ N, 77° 2.391′ 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 west 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. First House of Worship of Colonial Craven Parish (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola (a few steps from this marker); Caleb Bradham (a few steps from this marker); George E. Badger (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bayard v. Singleton (about 500 feet away); Bayard vs Singleton (about 500 feet

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away); First Printing Press In N.C. (about 600 feet away); Christ Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bern.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2021, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.