New Bern in Craven County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Abner Nash
Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009
1. Abner Nash Marker
A resident of New Bern for fifteen years; born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, about 1740, but came to North Carolina in 1763; member of Colonial Assembly from Halifax Town in 1764 and 1765; from the County of Halifax in 1769, 1770 and 1771; Delegate from the Town of New Bern to the four Provincial Congresses 1773, 1774, 1775 and 1776; member of Provincial Council in 1775; Speaker of the first House of Commons in 1777; Senator from Jones County in 1779; Speaker of the Senate in 1780; Governor of the State 1780-1781; member of Continental Congress 1782-1786. Died in New York City, December 2nd 1786. Distinguished lawyer, zealous patriot, and able public servant.
Erected 1923 by the North Carolina Historical Commission, Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, County of Craven and City of New Bern.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 2, 1835.
Location. 35° 6.493′ N, 77° 2.286′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. It is at the intersection of Broad
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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: Richard Dobbs Spaight (here, next to this marker); Richard Dobbs Spaight, the Younger (here, next to this marker); William Gaston (here, next to this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Provincial Congress (within shouting distance of this marker); Craven County World Wars 1 and 2 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham A. Barden (within shouting distance of this marker); First Printing Press In N.C. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bern.
Also see . . . Abner Nash. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Abner Nash
North Carolina History Project website entry
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Photographed by Kevin W., October 21, 2009
3. Abner Nash Marker
The Nash Marker is on the opposite side of this boulder, which is located on the grounds of the Craven County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,302 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
