Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Roanoke Canal
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 28, 2012
1. Roanoke Canal Marker
Erected 1948 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number E-34.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 36° 28.459′ N, 77° 38.834′ W. Marker is in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is at the intersection of Roanoke Avenue (State Highway 48) and Jackson Street Extended, on the right when traveling south on Roanoke Avenue. Located at the Roanoke Canal Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Jackson St, Roanoke Rapids NC 27870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Batteaux and Batteauxmen (within shouting distance of this marker); The Batteaux (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Lock in Action – Step By Step (about 300 feet away); The Batteauxmen (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Roanoke Canal (about 400 feet away); Bike Trail Map (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed By Craig Swain, July 28, 2012
2. Roanoke Canal Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 28, 2012
3. Roanoke Canal Museum
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 28, 2012
4. Portion of the Old Canal Lock
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
