Hello Halifax County
Halifax County, located in North Carolina's Coastal Plain region, was formed from Edgecombe County in 1758. Its name is derived from George Montague, second earl of Halifax and President of the British Board of Trade and Plantations. The county seat, also named Halifax, had been established in 1757; other Halifax County communities include Roanoke Rapids, Weldon, Littleton, Enfield, Scotland Neck, and Hobgood.
Often called North Carolina’s "cradle of history", Historic Halifax is the birthplace of the "Halifax Resolves", a document that gave rise to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. From Lake Gaston to Medoc Mountain State Park, the natural landscape of the county provides a wealth of recreational activities. Discover the world’s largest collection of waterfowl at Sylvan Heights Bird Park or visit North Carolina’s “longest” museum, the Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail.
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Historic Halifax
Home of the Halifax Resolves, the first official call for independence by any American colony!
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Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Sylvan Heights Bird Park is designed to give visitors an unforgettable up-close experience with over 2,000 waterfowl, parrots, toucans, flamingos, and other exotic birds from around the world.
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Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail
Enjoy the two-level, interactive museum that utilizes traditional and interactive exhibits to explain how the original canal was built and turned the Roanoke River into a superhighway of commerce during the early 19th century.
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Medoc Mountain State Park
Just outside the town of Hollister, Medoc Mountain State Park is an inviting retreat. Laced with more than 10 miles of hiking trails, the park offers everything from gentle, streamside rambles to more rugged loops over the park’s rocky bluffs.
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Medoc Mountain
Located in North Carolina's eastern Piedmont, Medoc Mountain is not really a mountain at all: its highest point reaches an elevation of only 325 feet above sea level. It is, rather, the core of what was once a mighty range of mountains - Medoc Mountain is what remains after millions of years of erosion. The eroded peaks were formed by volcanic action during the Paleozoic Age, about 350 million years ago.