Halifax in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Eagle Tavern
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
1. Eagle Tavern Marker
Erected 1977 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number E-68.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Lafayettes Farewell Tour, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1825.
Location. 36° 19.769′ N, 77° 35.334′ W. Marker is in Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. It is at the intersection of St. David Street (Business U.S. 301) and King Street, on the right when traveling west on St. David Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 King St, Halifax NC 27839, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early American Taverns (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Eagle Tavern (a few steps from this marker); "Colonial Churchyard" (a few steps from this marker); The Tap Room (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. Eaton (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Town of Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); Halifax Colonial Jails (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonial Punishment (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
2. Eagle Tavern Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
3. Eagle Tavern
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
4. Sugar Bowl
Silver, c. 1790-1810. Tradition states that this bowl was used to serve Lafayette during the banquet in his honor in 1825.
Located inside the Eagle Tavern.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on August 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
