Clear Springs Plantation

Clear Springs Plantation is a colonial-era house in Craven County with a one-and-a-half-story wooden frame, five bays across the front and two running deep. The building sits on 9 acres near New Bern and follows Georgian architectural proportions.

The house was built around 1740 and is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Craven County. Its long existence documents early colonial settlement patterns in this region.

The house shows how wealthy families built and lived during colonial times, using design elements common in early American building traditions. The Georgian style reflects how European tastes were adapted in the new world.

The building sits on Spring Garden Road in New Bern and is visible from the road, though it sits on private property. Plan ahead to see if tours are available, as the site may require advance permission to visit.

The house has kept its original construction and many details from the 1740s, making it a rare example of unchanged colonial residential building. This preservation allows visitors to understand how early homes were actually built and how families used their spaces.

Location: Craven County

GPS coordinates: 35.21580,-77.20080

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02