Halifax County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Halifax County - Halifax County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Halifax County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Halifax County located in the map, major cities in Halifax county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Halifax County, North Carolina

About Halifax County, North Carolina

Halifax County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Halifax. As per 2020 census, the population of Halifax County is 48272 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 731 sq mi (1,893 km2). Halifax County was established on 1758.

Facts about Halifax County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Northeastern North Carolina (Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area)
County SeatHalifax
Named AfterGeorge Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax
Established1758
Coordinates~36.35° N, 77.60° W
Total Area~730 sq mi
Land Area~724 sq mi
Water Area~6 sq mi
Population (2020)~48,622
Estimated Population (2024)~46,992
Population Density~68 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesRoanoke Rapids, Enfield, Littleton, Weldon, Scotland Neck, Hollister
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Healthcare & Social Assistance, Retail, Agriculture & Services
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 301, U.S. Highway 158, NC Highways
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForHistoric Halifax (Halifax Resolves of 1776), Roanoke River heritage, Medoc Mountain State Park & rural culture
Websitehttps://www.halifaxnc.com

Top Attractions in Halifax County, North Carolina

  • Historic Halifax – Colonial-era historic site.
  • Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail – Canal history and walking trail.
  • Medoc Mountain State Park – Hiking and camping.
  • Roanoke River – Fishing and boating.
  • Halifax County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • Enfield Downtown – Small-town charm.
  • Weldon Mills Distillery – Craft spirits.
  • Halifax Academy Museum – Local history.
  • Littleton College Area – Historic site.
  • Scotland Neck City Park – Recreation space.

Cities & Towns in Halifax County, North Carolina

Roanoke Rapids, Weldon, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Enfield, Hobgood, Littleton, Brinkleyville