Kinston in Lenoir County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Caswell
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 19, 2013
1. Caswell Marker
The people of N.C. have
erected this monument
in remembrance
of the eminent services of
Richard Caswell
The first Governor under
a free constitution
(South face)
He was called to the Head
of Affairs in No. Ca. in the
darkest hour of the
struggle with Great Britain
for independence
He gave his services
without stint,
and without compensation.
( East face)
Member of Provincial Congress-
-Four times elected Governor-
Delegate elect to the
convention to frame the
Federal Constitution-
One of the
commanding officers at
-Moore's Creek-
and a successful General
of the American Revolution.
( North face)
Born Aug. 3, 1729
Died Nov. 10, 1789
An able Lawyer,
A profound Statesmen,
A worthy Grand Master,
A devoted Patriot,
And an honest man.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1729.
Location. 35° 15.541′ N, 77° 34.858′ W. Marker is in Kinston, North Carolina, in Lenoir County. It is on South Queen (Street State Routr 58) (Business U.S. 258
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Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: CSS Neuse (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Lenoir County WW I and WW II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town Of Kingston (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Hydrants (within shouting distance of this marker); Kinston Sit-Ins (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); CSS Neuse Confederate Ironclad Gunboat (about 700 feet away); John Taylor Wood, CSN (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kinston.
Other markers no longer nearby. Harmony Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Kinston Hangings (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Caswell. Born in Maryland
Also see . . . Richard Caswell. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 19, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Wikipedia, unknown
2. Richard Caswell
North Carolina History Project website entry
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 19, 2013
3. Caswell Marker, west face
Photographed by Mike Stroud
4. Caswell Marker south and east face
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 19, 2013
5. Caswell Marker, north and west face
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 2, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on April 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
