Halifax Historic District
Also known as Halifax
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Halifax Historic District, at Roughly bounded by St. David St., Owens House Drainage Ditch, Roanoke River, and Magazine Spring Gut, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 21, 1970: the first place in Halifax to be listed. Only 11 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and architecture, at the national level. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. The listing covers 50 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in North Carolina, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 207 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by St. David St., Owens House Drainage Ditch, Roanoke River, and Magazine Spring Gut, Halifax · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Halifax Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Halifax Historic District
Is Halifax Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 21, 1970 (Register number 70000456).
Is Halifax Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Halifax Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Halifax Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 207 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 47720686 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.