The town of Halifax quickly became a county seat, river port, crossroads, and social center for the Roanoke Valley after being founded off the bank of the Roanoke River in 1760. Still the county seat of the County of Halifax, it is a mecca for people who enjoy history because it boasts one of North Carolina's largest historic sites in addition to a 19th century area lined with antique shops.
Halifax County is bound on one side by the Roanoke River which provides the Roanoke Valley with fine fishing and recreation. Halifax has been a great place to live for over 200 years. In fact, 40,000 visitors come each year to Historic Halifax to the the location where the nation's first official declaration of independence was adopted. The first constitution of the State of North Carolina was written here also. Special events during the year focus on the heritage of the area, including an outdoor drama during the summer months: First for Freedom. The quaintness of the town is preserved in the many privately-restored historic homes. Halifax has the best of both worlds as it is proud of its past and also with a clear vision of the future.
Halifax is located only five miles east of I-95 on U.S. 301, and bound by the main Seaboard Coastline Railroad Line.
Historic Halifax State Historic Site, PO Box 406, Halifax, NC 27839
Phone: 919.583.7191 or Town Hall of Halifax: 919.583.6571