The obelisk was initially erected to honor Craven County citizens who lost their lives during the World War I, with the list of names on the back of the memorial. WWII dead were added later to the base of the monument. The obelisk rests on a two-tier granite base.
Installation Date:
12 Nov 1944
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Citizens of Craven County
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWII
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/567
Location:
The Craven County World War I and World War II Memorial is on the grounds of the Old Craven County Courthouse, 302 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560.