New Bern in Craven County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Post Road
Photographed By Kevin W., January 27, 2016
1. First Post Road Marker
The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.Erected 1942 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number C-22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 6.532′ N, 77° 2.124′ W. Marker is in New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven County. Marker is on East Front Street just south of New Street. 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. F. M. Simmons (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Cornell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baron Christoph von Graffenried (about 300 feet away); Bayard Wootten (about 700 feet away); Graham A. Barden (about 700 feet away); William Gaston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abner Nash
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Photographed By Kevin W., January 27, 2016
2. First Post Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
