History of Halifax
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Historical marker commemorates the history of Halifax, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM2H1B
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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History of Halifax - R-77

The town of Halifax has been the county seat of Halifax county since 1777.  It is named for George Montague, the second Earl of Halifax, an English statesman.  Previously this community had been called Banister, Houston, and Halifax Court House.  Portions of Gen. Nathanael Greene's troops were here Feb. 1781.  George Washington was in the region on 4 June 1791.  During the spring of 1827, John Randolph of Roanoke spoke here to a large gathering of people.  The present courthouse is a Classical Revival structure built in 1839,  constructed by Dabney Cosby, Sr., one of Thomas Jefferson's master builders.  Union Gen. George Custer camped in the region in Apr. 1865. ~ text of marker

Marker Number: R-77

Marker Title: History of Halifax

Marker Location: Located on grounds of Halifax County Courthouse

County or Independent City: Halifax County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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