Halifax in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Owens House
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
1. The Owens House Marker
The house had many owners through the years and was occupied until 1957, when the Historical Halifax Restoration Association purchased it. With assistance from the Office of Archives and History, it was restored to its eighteenth-century appearance. In 1969, the Association transferred the house and lot ownership to the state of North Carolina.
George Owens was representative of the merchant class in Halifax during the early nineteenth century. He and others took advantage of the commercial possibilities offered by the nearby Roanoke River. Warehouses and wharfs stood near the river, where ships could load and unload goods and supplies.
Erected by The North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 36° 19.838′ N, 77° 35.422′ W. Marker is in Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is on Saint David Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William R. Davie (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William R. Davie House (about 500 feet away); Halifax Colonial Jails (about 600 feet away); Colonial Punishment (about 600 feet away); Eagle Tavern (about 600 feet away); "Colonial Churchyard" (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Eagle Tavern (about 600 feet away); Early American Taverns (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
More about this marker. On the right are photos with the captions, "Below: The Owens House in 1938." Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection, Library of Congress. and "The newly renovated Owens House was dedicated during the 1970 Halifax Day commemoration. Durham Morning Herald, April 1970."
On the bottom is "An ad from the 1830 Roanoke Advocate for the shoe and leather business operated by George Owens and his partner. In 1832, Owens became sole owner of the business and was very successful until his death in 1850."
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012
2. The Owens House
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 546 times since then and 43 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.
