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
"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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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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2. Caleb Bradham
North Carolina History project website entry
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Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009
3. Caleb Bradham and Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,423 times since then and 35 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.
