Craven County, NC
North Carolina's original capital!
Founded in 1739
Craven County got renamed Craven Prentice in 1712 and gained "county status" in 1739. It was renamed for William Earl of Craven, he lived from 1606-1697.
Bordering Counties
Beaufort County (North-East)
Palmico County (East)
Carteret County (South-East)
Jones County (South-East)
Lenior County (West)
Pitt County (North-West)
Some of our favorite tourist attractions
Tryon Palace
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
Historic Waterfront
Craven County is in the Coastal Plain region.
Their are 8 members on the town legislature
Dallas O. Blackiston
Victor J. Taylor
Etteinne "E.T." Mitchel
Johnnie Ray Kinsey
Bernard W. White
Jeffrey T. Odham
Michael Scott Davis
Brenda E. Blanco