Baxter Clock
- Historic street clock
- Regional draw
- New Bern
Baxter Clock is a four-sided cast-iron street clock in downtown New Bern.
Its distinctive roadside presence recalls the role of clocks, jewelers and small commercial landmarks in the everyday life of an early twentieth-century town center.
Look for the clock during a downtown sidewalk walk and compare its faces and decorative supports from safe pedestrian areas. The photograph shows the clock. Do not enter the roadway, climb the structure or obstruct nearby shops while photographing it. Check local visitor information for walking routes and any temporary maintenance or street closures.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Tradewinds / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
