Halifax in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cornwallis
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 14, 2009
1. Cornwallis Marker
Erected 1968 by Archives and Highway Department. (Marker Number E-12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1781.
Location. 36° 19.333′ N, 77° 35.604′ W. Marker is in Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is on U.S. 301 north of South King Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 462 US-301, 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. The Halifax Resolves (within shouting distance of this marker); Visit of George Washington (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); Willie Jones (about 700 feet away); Ram Albemarle (approx. 0.3 miles away); John H. Eaton (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 14, 2009
2. Cornwallis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,220 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
