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Richard Caswell Cemetery

http://www.nchistoricsites.org/neuse/neuse.htm
Lenoir County 
2612 West Vernon Ave. (US hwy 70 Bus) 
Kinston, NC 28504

Historical Significance:

This cemetery was established for Richard Caswell and his family. He served as the first Governor of the State of North Carolina.

Acknowledgements: The Richard Caswell Cemetery and Memorial Museum is owned, operated, and maintained by the Moseley-Bright Chapter, NSDAR. They provide regularly scheduled events and docent led tours.
Form Submitted By: Moseley-Bright Chapter, NSDAR 5/30/2011
HSP Category:
Cemetery
Period:
1757
Original Use:
Cemetery
Present Use:
Cemetery
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Designations:

  • State Historical Commission

Historic Marker:

  • Marker Organization: North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program
  • Marker Date: 1936/1937
  • Marker Text: Richard Caswell, First Governor of the State, 1776-Revolutionary statesman and soldier. Grave 166 yards south.

Funded By:

The cemetery is funded with a partnership with the Historic Sites Division of North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.

Information for the Visitors:

What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:

  • Condition of Property: Preserve
  • Open to the Public? Yes
  • Public Fee: Free
  • Public Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Is it Family Friendly? Yes
  • Lodging? No
  • Brochure available? Yes
  • Catalog available? No
  • DVD available? No
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