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

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1817, plaques on the interior walls recognize the thirteen founding members. Built in 1819 - 1821. It is the oldest Presbyterian Sanctuary in continuous use in North Carolina. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and as an American Presbyterian and Reformed Historic Site.

Erected by First Presbyterian Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 35° 6.58′ N, 77° 2.373′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. It is at the intersection of New Street and Middle Street, on the right when traveling west on New 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: Rev. John Knox Witherspoon (within shouting distance of this marker); Centenary United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bern Academy (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Political Duel (about 500 feet away); Bayard vs Singleton

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(about 500 feet away); Bayard v. Singleton (about 500 feet away); George E. Badger (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bern.

Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

View is down New Street, toward the First Presbyterian Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.