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Roanoke River at Halifax

Landmark

The Roanoke River flows past Halifax, connecting the Piedmont backcountry to the Albemarle Sound. The river was Halifax's commercial artery — tobacco and naval stores moved downstream to port towns; manufactured goods moved up. The geography that made Halifax a commercial center also made it a natural gathering place for the provincial political community that assembled there in April 1776.

Visiting Today

Address

Roanoke River, Halifax, NC 27839

Hours

Open daily

Admission

Free

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