| North Carolina (Halifax County), Enfield — E-67 — “Enfield Riot” |
| | Here in 1759 Lord Granville’s land agents were compelled to give bond to return illegal fees. This was a forerunner of Regulators. — Map (db m16242) |
| North Carolina (Halifax County), Halifax — E-12 — Cornwallis |
| | The British Army under Gen. George Cornwallis marching to Virginia defeated the local Militia at the town of Halifax in May, 1781. — Map (db m16173) |
| North Carolina (Halifax County), Halifax — E-39 — Hutchins G. Burton — ca. 1774–1836 |
| | Governor, 1824–1827; Attorney General of N.C.; Congressman. His home was 400 yards west. — Map (db m16241) |
| North Carolina (Halifax County), Halifax — E-3 — Independence |
| | The “Halifax Resolves,” first formal sanction of American Independence, adopted in this town, april 12, 1776. — Map (db m16174) |
| North Carolina (Halifax County), Halifax — E-25 — Washington’s Southern Tour |
| | President Washington was a visitor in the town of Halifax, on April 16-17, 1791. — Map (db m16177) |
| North Carolina (Halifax County), Halifax — E-9 — Willie Jones |
| | Statesman of revolutionary era, leading champion of democracy in N. C. His home, “The Grove,” stood 400 yards west. — Map (db m16225) |
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