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

George H. White

— 1852 - 1918 —

Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009

1. George H. White Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lawyer; member of N.C. legislature, 1881 & 1885. U.S. Congressman, 1897-1901. Born into slavery. Home stands 2 blocks N.

Erected 1976 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number C-53.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 35° 6.513′ N, 77° 2.573′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Business U.S. 70) and Metcalf Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bern NC 28562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Walker Hood (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tryon Palace (about 500 feet away); Attmore-Oliver House (about 500 feet away); New Bern Academy (about 600 feet away); John Wright Stanly House

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(about 600 feet away); a different marker also named John Wright Stanly House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named New Bern Academy (about 700 feet away); Washington's Southern Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bern.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for George Henry White. (Submitted on October 22, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009

2. George H. White Marker

George Henry White image. Click for full size.

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3. George Henry White

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.