New Bern in Craven County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Political Duel
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 14, 2014
1. Political Duel Marker
John Stanly killed Richard Dobbs Spaight, former Governor of North Carolina, in a duel near this spot, September 5, 1802.Erected 1962 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number C-39.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1865.
Location. 35° 6.656′ N, 77° 2.407′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. Marker is on Johnson Street east of Hancock Street, on the right when traveling east. 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. First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Bern Academy (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named New Bern Academy (about 600 feet away); Centenary United Methodist Church (about 600
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 14, 2014
2. Political Duel Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
