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

New Bern Academy

 
 
New Bern Academy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009
1. New Bern Academy Marker
Inscription. First school chartered in N.C. Assembly levied a tax for its support in 1766. Present building was built in 1810.
 
Erected 1986 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number C-61.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraEducation. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
 
Location. 35° 6.596′ N, 77° 2.463′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. Marker is at the intersection of Hancock Street and New Street on Hancock 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. A different marker also named New Bern Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. John Knox Witherspoon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Political Duel (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Centenary United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Bayard vs Singleton (about 700 feet away); George E. Badger (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bern.
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Also see . . .  The New Bern Academy Museum web site. Some history about the New Bern Academy. (Submitted on October 26, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.) 
 
New Bern Academy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009
2. New Bern Academy Marker
There is a working railroad track down the middle of Hancock Street.
New Bern Academy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009
3. New Bern Academy Marker
The building in the background is not part of the New Bern Academy.
New Bern Academy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., October 21, 2009
4. New Bern Academy Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.

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