Halifax in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Visit of George Washington
Photographed by Dave W, June 24, 2023
1. Visit of George Washington Marker
In patriotic commemoration of the visit of George Washington on his tour of the southern states 1791
Erected 1925 by North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 36° 19.331′ N, 77° 35.582′ W. Marker is in Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. It is at the intersection of King Street and Ferrell Lane, on the right when traveling south on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 US-301, 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 was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Halifax Resolves (here, next to this marker); Cornwallis (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Hutchins G. Burton (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Willie Jones (about 700 feet away); Ram Albemarle (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Willie Jones (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Dave W, June 24, 2023
2. Visit of George Washington Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
