Kinston in Lenoir County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richard Caswell
Erected 1936 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number F-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 35° 16.096′ N, 77° 37.207′ W. Marker is in Kinston, North Carolina, in Lenoir County. Marker is on West Vernon Avenue (U.S. 70/258), on the right when traveling east. Located in front of the CSS Neuse and Caswell State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kinston NC 28504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grave of Richard Caswell (within shouting distance of this marker); Moving the CSS Neuse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walk of Honor Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Cat Hole (approx. 2.2 miles away); CSS Neuse Confederate Ironclad Gunboat (approx. 2.2 miles away); Birth of Funk (approx. 2.3 miles away); Kinston Sit-Ins (approx. 2.3 miles away); CSS Neuse (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kinston.
Also see . . . North Carolina Office of Governor - Governors of North Carolina - Richard Caswell. (Submitted on May 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,154 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 8, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.