Craven County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Craven County - Craven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Craven County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Craven County located in the map, major cities in Craven county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Craven County, North Carolina

About Craven County, North Carolina

Craven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is New Bern. As per 2020 census, the population of Craven County is 100674 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 774 sq mi (2,005 km2). Craven County was established on 1705.

Facts about Craven County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Eastern North Carolina
County SeatNew Bern
Named AfterWilliam, Earl of Craven
Established1705 (as Archdale Precinct), renamed Craven Precinct 1712, county status 1739
Coordinates~35.10° N, 77.05° W
Total Area~773.28 sq mi
Land Area~706.57 sq mi
Water Area~66.71 sq mi
Population (2020)~100,720
Estimated Population (2024)~104,167
Population Density~142.5 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesNew Bern, Havelock, Bridgeton, Cove City, Dover, River Bend, Trent Woods, Vanceboro
Main IndustriesTourism, Military presence (MCAS Cherry Point), Services, Manufacturing
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 17, U.S. Highway 70, NC Highways 41, 43, 55, 306
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForHistoric New Bern & Tryon Palace, Neuse & Trent rivers, Coastal heritage & festivals
Websitehttps://www.cravencountync.gov

Top Attractions in Craven County, North Carolina

  • Tryon Palace – Historic governor’s mansion.
  • New Bern Historic District – Colonial homes and shops.
  • Union Point Park – Waterfront park and views.
  • Pepsi Birthplace Museum – Soda history exhibit.
  • New Bern Firemen’s Museum – Firefighting history.
  • Neuse River – Boating and fishing.
  • Trent River – Scenic river views.
  • Flanners Beach – Riverside recreation.
  • CarolinaEast Health System Trails – Walking paths.
  • New Bern Grand Marina – Harbor scenery.

Cities & Towns in Craven County, North Carolina

New Bern, Havelock, Cove City, Dover, Bridgeton, River Bend, Trent Woods, Vanceboro, Ernul, Cherry Point