Caleb Davis Bradham (May 27, 1867 – February 19, 1934) was an American pharmacist, who invented the soft dr… See more

Circa 1890, he dropped out of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, owing to his father's business going bankrupt. After returning to North Carolina, he was a public school teacher for about a year, and s… See more

In addition to running his drug store, he served as the president of the People's Bank of New Bern and was a chairman of the Craven County Board of Commissioners. At one point he was even suggested as a candidate for … See more

At the peak of success, Bradham had authorized Pepsi-Cola franchises in over 24 states; however, on May 31, 1923, Bradham and his Pepsi-Cola Company declared bankruptcy. The major factor for Bradham's … See more

On January 4, 1901, Bradham married Charity Credle in New Bern, North Carolina. He owned the Slover-Bradham House from 1908 to 1934. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
He died on … See more

• The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola
• Caleb Bradham at Find a Grave
• New Bern Antique Postcard Slideshow
• Pepsi website… See more