Topics Related to Halifax County

Independence (E-3)

The "Halifax Resolves," first formal sanction of American Independence, adopted in this town, April 12, 1776.

Creating the Town of Halifax

On November 21, 1757, the town of Halifax was established by the colonial legislature, which was meeting in New Bern. The act called for the establishment of a town on the lands of James Leslie on the Roanoke River.

Historic Halifax, a Public-Private Partnership

On June 23, 1954, 150 people met to organize a non-profit association to save, restore and preserve historic sites in Halifax. The group came to operate under the title of the Historical Halifax Restoration Association.

Halifax Day Celebrates Embrace of Independence

Independence: The "Halifax Resolves," first formal sanction of American Independence, adopted in this town. April 12, 1776.

Littleton College Victim to 1919 Fire

On January 22, 1919, a fire consumed a majority of the buildings on the campus of Littleton College in Halifax County.

Freemasonry Grand Master, Joseph Montfort

On January 14, 1771, Joseph Montfort was appointed Grand Master of the Freemasons of America by the Duke of Beaufort, Grand Master of England.

James Hogun Made Brigadier General in Revolutionary War

On January 9, 1779, James Hogun of Halifax County was chosen as a brigadier general for the North Carolina Continental Line.  Hogun, a native of Ireland, settled near Hobgood around 1751.