The British Army under Gen. George Cornwallis marching to Virginia defeated the local Militia at the town of Halifax in May, 1781.
Location. 36° 19.333′ N, 77° 35.604′ W. Marker is in Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is on Business U.S. 301 just north of South King Street (Business U.S. 301), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Washington's Southern Tour (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Independence (about 300 feet away); Hutchins G. Burton (about 600 feet away); Willie Jones (about 700 feet away); Ram Albemarle (approx. 0.3 miles away); John H. Eaton (approx. half a mile away); "Colonial Churchyard" (approx. 0.6 miles away); Eagle Tavern (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 16, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 916 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.