Halifax in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of First Courthouse
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
1. Site of First Courthouse Marker
Meeting of Fourth Provincial Congress
April 4,-May 15, 1776
Adoption by vote Halifax Resolves
April 12, 1776
Adoption by vote State Constitution
Dec 18, 1776
First Proclamation Declaration of Independence
August 1, 1776
Erected 1950 by N.C. State Highway and Public Works Commission, N.C. Society for Preservation of Antiquities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1788.
Location. 36° 19.828′ N, 77° 35.291′ W. Marker is in Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is on Market Street west of King Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Market St, Halifax NC 27839, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Halifax Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Colonial Punishment (within shouting distance of this marker); Halifax Colonial Jails (within shouting distance of this marker); The Free Church of Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Town of Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); The Market Green (about
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
2. Site of First Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
