Cedar Grove Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Cedar Grove Cemetery

New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
Listed
December 5, 1972
Type
Structure
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
72000936

About this property

Cedar Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. It was established in 1800 and is surrounded by an impressive paneled coquina wall built in 1853, which is interrupted by a tall triple-arch entrance. The cemetery contains family burial plots, some enclosed with cast iron fencing, and includes a Confederate memorial. The cemetery was owned by Christ Episcopal Church until 1853, when it was transferred to the town of New Bern. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Location

New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
35.11488, -77.04427

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Nearby Historic Sites

First Missionary Baptist Church
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Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
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New Bern Historic District
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0.3 mi
U.S. Post Office, Court House, and Custom House
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0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of New Bern — naval support
1862Civil War
0.4 mi
Hoke's Attack on New Bern — February 1864
1864Civil War
0.4 mi

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When was Cedar Grove Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Cedar Grove Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Cedar Grove Cemetery?

Cedar Grove Cemetery is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cedar Grove Cemetery?

The period of significance for Cedar Grove Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1800.

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