Topics Related to Historical Markers

Hoop Pole Creek (C-62)

Union forces led by General John G. Parke landed here, March 29, 1862, during the Fort Macon campaign.

New Bern Academy (C-61)

First school chartered in N.C. Assembly levied a tax for its support in 1766. Present building was completed in 1810.

Caleb Bradham 1867-1934 (C-60)

"Brad's Drink," which he created in pharmacy here, was marketed as Pepsi-Cola after 1898.

Verrazzano (C-59)

Florentine sailing under French flag. His voyage along the coast in 1524 marked the first recorded European contact with North Carolina.

Union Artillery (C-58)

Union artillery was placed in this area during the siege of Fort Macon, March 23-April 26, 1862.

Newport Barracks (C-57)

Command post for Union defense system from New Bern to Morehead City, 1862-1865. Was 1/3 mi. E.

Atlantic Hotel (C-56)

A prominent resort hotel opened June 21, 1880, and visited by citizens from N.Y. to Ga. Burned April 15, 1933. Stood here.

Fort Hancock (C-55)

Erected in 1778 by Le Chevalier de Cambray & Capt. de Cottineau to protect Cape Lookout Bay. Dismantled, 1780. Site four miles south.

Prometheus (C-54)

First steamboat made in N.C. Built in 1818 by Otway Burns, privateer in War of 1812. Shipyard located 350 feet S.W.

George H. White 1852-1918 (C-53)

Lawyer; member of N.C. legislature, 1881 & 1885. U.S. Congressman, 1897-1901. Born into slavery. Home stands 2 blocks N.