Craven County, County seat in eastern North Carolina, United States
Craven County encompasses 773 square miles of land with rivers, forests, and agricultural areas across eastern North Carolina's coastal region.
Established in 1712 from Bath County, this territory served as a central location for Confederate activities during the American Civil War.
The county maintains numerous historical buildings and sites from colonial times, including structures that date back to its time as North Carolina's capital.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock provides employment opportunities and contributes substantially to the local economy.
The Neuse River flows through the county, creating natural boundaries and providing transportation routes that shaped early settlement patterns.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1712
Capital city: New Bern
Website: http://www.cravencounty.com
Shares border with: Carteret County, Pamlico County, Beaufort County, Pitt County, Lenoir County, Jones County
Website: http://cravencounty.com
GPS coordinates: 35.10917,-77.06917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:10
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