No, Edenton was the first capital of North Carolina
new bern
New Bern was settled by Swiss and German settlers in 1710. New Bern was the first state capital of North Carolina. It is also the birthplace of Pepsi Cola.
New Bern.
New Bern was the capital city of North Carolina in 1794, Raleigh is the current capital.
The founder of New Bern, North Carolina, was Baron Christoph von Graffenried. He established the town in 1710 as the first capital of the colony of North Carolina. The town was named after Bern, the capital of Switzerland, in honor of von Graffenried's homeland.
New Bern was the capital city of North Carolina in 1794, Raleigh is the current capital.
New Bern, located in North Carolina, was named after Bern, the capital city of Switzerland. The name was chosen by its founder, John Lawson, in honor of the Swiss city, reflecting the influence of European settlers in the region. The town was established in 1710 and served as the first capital of the North Carolina colony.
The first capital of North Carolina, Edenton, was moved to New Bern in 1789 primarily due to Edenton's geographic disadvantage and limited accessibility. New Bern was more centrally located, making it more accessible for delegates and citizens from various parts of the state. Additionally, New Bern had better infrastructure and resources to support the functions of government, which contributed to its selection as the new capital.
New Bern, North Carolina
1722 Edenton, 1766 New Bern, 1788 Raleigh....the moves were brought about by shifts in the population.
Raleigh, Edenton, and New Bern
Raleigh became the capital of North Carolina in 1792. The decision to move the capital from New Bern was made in 1789, and Raleigh was chosen for its more central location. The city was specifically planned and built to serve as the state capital, and the North Carolina State Capitol was completed in 1840.