New Bern is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, founded in 1710 by Swiss and German settlers led by Christopher von Graffenried. It is named after Bern in Switzerland. It is in Craven County at the junction of the Neuse and Trent Rivers. It followed after Edenton as the Colonial capital, and the Royal Governor William Tryon built a lavish residence there, which burned in 1798 and was reconstructed in the 1950s (Tryon Palace). At 06:26 PM 01/17/2000 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, >I am trying to find out anything I can about a town named Newbern! >My grandfather was born there and I can't seem to find this town. >If any one can help please contact me at mbr@mediaone.net >Thanks in advance!! >R.J. Dixon > > >