Located on the Roanoke River, the town of Halifax developed into a commercial and political center at the time of the American Revolution.
The Hen and the Hog is located on King Street in the Town of Halifax. Restaurant hours are lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner Thursday through Friday nights. Reservations are preferred for dinner.
The Halifax County Library System headquarters is located in Halifax. Branch libraries are located in Enfield, Littleton, Scotland Neck, and Weldon.