Craven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 100,720. Its county seat is New Bern. The county was created in 1705 as Archdale Precin
Craven County Courthouse in New Bern
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Craven County Administration Building in New Bern
William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven, PC was one of the wealthiest peers in England, who spent much of his fortune supporting the exiled Elizabeth of Bohemia.
Craven County, North Carolina
…1705 as Archdale Precinct from the now-extinct Bath County. It was renamed Craven Precinct in 1712 and gained county status in 1739. It is named for William, Earl of Craven, who lived from 1606 to 1697. Craven County is part of the New Bern, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area. On August 4, 1661, George Durant purchased land…
William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven c. 1647
Elizabeth of Bohemia; Craven spent much of his fortune in her support
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