Historic Sites

The first owner of this house was John H. Purrington who acquired the property from William R. Davie in 1805. In 1839, it was sold to George W. Owens Sr., a merchant in shoes and leather.

The c. 1760 Owens House is the oldest building in the historic district and has a gambrel roof and a side-passage. It is furnished as the 18th century home of a prosperous Halifax merchant. The roof has three dormer windows across the front and two across the back. The chimneys are double-shouldered but only one is contemporary to the house. The interior of the house features late-Georgian paneling and fireplaces. Source: The Owens House Historical Marker

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The Friends of Historic Halifax, Inc., a nonprofit, support organization associated with North Carolina State Historic Site of Historic Halifax welcomes you to come visit this state historic site to learn and experience history in an engaging way.

The Mission of FOHH

FOHH supports the ongoing efforts to sustain, improve, and maintain Historic Halifax, promotes pride, economic development, historical appreciation, cultural wellness, and a sense of community for Historic Halifax, assists the staff at Historic Halifax in recruiting, recognizing and retaining volunteers, and works cooperatively with the municipalities and community organizations in Halifax County in generating long-term financial support for Historic Halifax.

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from many sources and written by Karen Vaughan. The intent is information can be used when planning your visit or as a follow-up to your visit to the historic site. Any corrections/suggestions should be sent to FOHH1776@gmail.com

The Owens House, c. 1760

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