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First battle of American Revolution fought in N.C. on Feb. 27, 1776. Was a Patriot victory. National Park Service Battlefield 5 miles SW.

Built 1839, near site of older church, begun about 1751. Graves of Cornelius Harnett and Thomas Godfrey.

Armed citizens led a protest in Feb. 1766 at Brunswick, seat of royal power, 2 mi. SE.

Fine colonial home, built about 1725 by Roger Moore. Later Gov. Benjamin Smith's home. Stands 16-3/4 mi. south.

Stood two blocks west. Here a stamp master, William Houston, was forced to resign, 1765, and safety committees met in 1775.

Revolutionary statesman. Prominent in resistance to British rule and the creation of independent N.C. Home was 1/4 mi. N.

Built by U.S. Corps of Engineers, 1826-34. Good example of brick fort. Seized by Confederates, April 14, 1861. Scene of battle, April 25, 1862.

Large map marker with extended text, which follows:

Smaller map marker approved and cast in 1962. A more complete map marker stands in the park at the foot of East Front Street on the waterfront in New Bern. The text of this sign, one designed to complement other markers dedicated to the Battle of New Bern, follows.

Astronaut, Navy aviator. Pilot of ill-fated space shuttle Challenger, lost Jan. 28, 1986. Recipient, Space Medal of Honor. Lived ½ mile south.