Record #:

3806

Author(s):

Baldridge, Ede Dunn

Abstract:

Halifax, founded in 1760 in Halifax County, was a force in the state's politics, economy, and culture between 1760 and 1820. When the new railroads bypassed the town, its influence diminished. Today, a quiet, 40-acre, non-commercial site with seven restored buildings attracts tourists.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 66 Issue 3, Aug 1998, p47-50, il

Subject(s):

Halifax--Description and travel; Halifax--History