Halifax
The county was formed in 1758 from Edgecombe County. It was named for George Montague-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, President of the Board of Trade from 1748 to 1761.
In 1774 the southeastern part of Halifax County was combined with part of Tyrrell County to form Martin County. Source Wikipedia
Halifax County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 447
Halifax, NC 27839
Halifax County Historical Association
P.O. Box 12
Halifax, NC 27839
Halifax County Courthouse
PO Box 38
County Courthouse
Halifax, NC 27839
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription
1850 Federal Census Index - by last name only
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Halifax County
Query Forums
Halifax County, NC Query Forum
Halifax County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns in Halifax County
Enfield
Essex
Halifax (County Seat)
Hobgood
Hollister
Littleton
Palmyra
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Air Force Station
Scotland Neck
Tillery
Weldon
News related to Halifax County, NC
“halifax county” nc - Google News
Where to take your family for fun & fireworks - Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
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Where to take your family for fun & fireworks
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald … showtime is 7 pm This outdoor drama is one of the longest running in North Carolina. Written by Halifax County playwright Maxville B. Williams, … |
Halifax has historic, feathery marvels - WRAL.com
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Halifax has historic, feathery marvels
WRAL.com Halifax, NC â Whole new worlds â old and American, feathery and foreign â entertain and educate visitors to Halifax County. From Africa, Australia, South … |
Thursday at the North Carolina General Assembly - Greenville Daily Reflector
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Thursday at the North Carolina General Assembly
Greenville Daily Reflector North Carolina lawmakers remembered the nation's independence by passing a resolution remembering the 250th anniversary of the founding of Halifax County. … |
Two arrested in Halifax County - WRAL.com
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Two arrested in Halifax County
WRAL.com Halifax, NC â The Halifax County Sheriff's Office jailed two men Tuesday after arrests related to methamphetamine manufacture. Roy Allan Fountain II, 29, … |
Halifax Co. birthday to be honored by legislature - Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
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Halifax Co. birthday to be honored by legislature
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald … of Halifax County have made significant contributions to the social, cultural, political and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina,â and … |
Community Calendar for June 22, 2009 - News and Record
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Community Calendar for June 22, 2009
News and Record Halifax County High School Band/Choir presents the Legendary Silver Stars of Blanch, NC in The Battle of the Giants at Halifax County High School on … |
