HALIFAX COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

HALIFAX, NC

Medoc clicker Click beetle - Megapenthes rufilabris (6-7 mm) Beat from vegetation near a lighted moth sheet. (Series replaces an earlier composite image on Flickr.) Also posted, and identified, at: <a href="http://bugguide.net/node/view/525022" rel="noreferrer nofollow">bugguide.net/node/view/525022</a> References - BugGuide bugguide.net/node/view/525022 - Mathison, Click Beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae) of the Southeastern United States (Occasional Papers FSCA 13: 1-414, 2021) pp. 44, 48-49; figs. 50-51
Medoc clicker Credit: cotinis

The Halifax County Historical Association (HCHA) is a non-profit organization located in Halifax, North Carolina. The HCHA was founded in 1963 with the goal of preserving the history of Halifax County and educating the public about its rich heritage. The organization operates out of the Halifax County History Museum, which is housed in the former Halifax County Jail.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of Halifax County, including its role in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. There are displays of artifacts and photographs, as well as interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience what life was like in the past.

In addition to the museum, the HCHA hosts events throughout the year, such as walking tours, lectures, and special exhibitions. The organization also offers educational programs for schools and community groups.

The Halifax County Historical Association is dedicated to preserving the history of Halifax County and promoting awareness and appreciation of its heritage. With its museum and educational programs, the HCHA is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of Halifax County.

HALIFAX COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HALIFAX NC. US MID #8403700536

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Medoc clicker Click beetle - Megapenthes rufilabris (6-7 mm) Beat from vegetation near a lighted moth sheet. (Series replaces an earlier composite image on Flickr.) Also posted, and identified, at: <a href="http://bugguide.net/node/view/525022" rel="noreferrer nofollow">bugguide.net/node/view/525022</a> References - BugGuide bugguide.net/node/view/525022 - Mathison, Click Beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae) of the Southeastern United States (Occasional Papers FSCA 13: 1-414, 2021) pp. 44, 48-49; figs. 50-51
Medoc clicker Click beetle - Megapenthes rufilabris (6-7 mm) (Series replaces an earlier composite image on Flickr.)
Medoc clicker Click beetle - Megapenthes rufilabris (6-7 mm) (Series replaces an earlier composite image on Flickr.)
Margarettsville Baptist Church 1 This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. A sign in the churchyard gives the date of establishment as 1888. A church was erected around this time, which was destroyed in 1932 by a tornado. Strong Gothic Revival elements, such as the arched lancet windows, are present in the current building. The frame structure is essentially a front gable one with adherence to symmetry. A possible addition is the gabled element at the rear of the building. A double leaf wooden door flanked by pointed arched windows leads into the entry. Above this is an interesting roof of two sections with an opening between those two parts. A feature such as this surely has a special name, but I was unable to find it. Topping the entrance is a square tower with louvers, which is surmounted by a "Celtic cross." The flowers in the last image in this album were located on either side of the stone steps leading to the front doors. As usual I have no idea what flowers these are. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
Margarettsville Baptist Church 2 This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. A sign in the churchyard gives the date of establishment as 1888. A church was erected around this time, which was destroyed in 1932 by a tornado. Strong Gothic Revival elements, such as the arched lancet windows, are present in the current building. The frame structure is essentially a front gable one with adherence to symmetry. A possible addition is the gabled element at the rear of the building. A double leaf wooden door flanked by pointed arched windows leads into the entry. Above this is an interesting roof of two sections with an opening between those two parts. A feature such as this surely has a special name, but I was unable to find it. Topping the entrance is a square tower with louvers, which is surmounted by a "Celtic cross." The flowers in the last image in this album were located on either side of the stone steps leading to the front doors. As usual I have no idea what flowers these are. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
Lancet Window--Margarettsville Baptist Church 3 This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. A sign in the churchyard gives the date of establishment as 1888. A church was erected around this time, which was destroyed in 1932 by a tornado. Strong Gothic Revival elements, such as the arched lancet windows, are present in the current building. The frame structure is essentially a front gable one with adherence to symmetry. A possible addition is the gabled element at the rear of the building. A double leaf wooden door flanked by pointed arched windows leads into the entry. Above this is an interesting roof of two sections with an opening between those two parts. A feature such as this surely has a special name, but I was unable to find it. Topping the entrance is a square tower with louvers, which is surmounted by a "Celtic cross." The flowers in the last image in this album were located on either side of the stone steps leading to the front doors. As usual I have no idea what flowers these are. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
Margarettsville Baptist Church 4 (Unknown flowers) This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. A sign in the churchyard gives the date of establishment as 1888. A church was erected around this time, which was destroyed in 1932 by a tornado. Strong Gothic Revival elements, such as the arched lancet windows, are present in the current building. The frame structure is essentially a front gable one with adherence to symmetry. A possible addition is the gabled element at the rear of the building. A double leaf wooden door flanked by pointed arched windows leads into the entry. Above this is an interesting roof of two sections with an opening between those two parts. A feature such as this surely has a special name, but I was unable to find it. Topping the entrance is a square tower with louvers, which is surmounted by a "Celtic cross." The flowers in the last image in this album were located on either side of the stone steps leading to the front doors. As usual I have no idea what flowers these are. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
20230522-USDA-RD-NC-LSC-0216 Aerial view of the Roanoke Sanitary wastewater treatment facility and surrounding area in Halifax County., NC, on May 22, 2023. Upper Coastal Plains Council of Governments (COG) identified Lake Gaston, a few miles away as an asset due to its shoreline and crucial road ingress and egress. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Rural Partners Network (RPN) is working with the COG to utilize a SMART project approach, which includes involvement in building on each region's competitive advantage and leveraging the marketplace to establish and maintain a robust regional infrastructure. The county needs to handle projected wastewater outflow to further enhance the area's real estate marketplace. In response, agreements in principle for wastewater treatment have been secured with the Roanoke Sanitary District in Halifax County. The next challenge is a system to transport outflow to the wastewater facility. - - - - - - - - - - - Northampton and Halifax Counties are members of the Upper Coastal Plains Council of Governments (COG), which follows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), Rural Partners Network (RPN) SMART project approach. This approach has four key strategies, namely: 1. Building on each region's competitive advantage and leveraging the marketplace 2. Establishing and maintaining a robust regional infrastructure 3. Creating revitalized, healthy, and resilient communities 4. Developing talented and innovative people. RPN The Rural Partners Network (RPN) is a government program designed to assist rural communities in finding resources and funding to create jobs, construct infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability on their own terms. The RPN comprises federal agencies and commissions that work directly with rural communities to enhance rural prosperity through job creation, infrastructure development, and community improvement. Led by USDA Rural Development, RPN members collaborate to identify resources to help rural people build the futures they envision for the unique places they call home. RPN places federal staff on the ground in selected RPN Community Networks across the United States. RPN Liaisons work with small, rural communities to listen to their needs and understand the importance of the various funders and assistance providers to leverage their programs and resources and collaborate to achieve the communities' goals. Liaisons assist local people in navigating programs, building relationships, and identifying community-driven solutions. Participating RPN agencies and offices (rural.gov/about#block-views-block-partners-partners-listing) are also joining forces to promote rural priorities as federal programs and policies are developed to address funding gaps, increase access to technical assistance, and ensure equitable access to federal funding. For more information, please go to RURAL.gov, the official website of the Rural Partners Network. Courtesy Media by Lance Cheung. ---------- Aerial view of fdsafjdksajkfdadf
Garysburg United Methodist Church 2 [7 photos in this album] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. Located in Garysburg, Northampton County, North Carolina, the Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery is in a quiet, attractive location, set back a distance from the street. The serenity is amplified by the shade trees to the rear and east side of the building. Church tradition dates the church from 1853, but the National Register plaque gives the construction date as 1849. The U. S. Geological Survey map (Weldon, NC, 1974) gives the name as Chapel Grove Church. It appears on Flickr's map with this name. Stylistically the rectangular structure is a Greek Revival temple form, built on 18th century patterns of New England churches. This form appears on numerous Christmas cards and has come to typify the house of worship at Christmas time. The church in Garysburg replaced Moore’s Chapel (Moore's Meeting House) between Garysburg and the county seat of Jackson. Land for the building was given by Roderick B. Gary, a prominent Garysburg citizen who served 13 terms in the North Carolina General Assembly. His gift was unusual, for he was not a member of the congregation. "Footprints in Northampton" states the building in 1862 served as a hospital during the Civil War. In 1905 the church underwent many changes: slave galleries were removed and it's thought the steeple was added then. In addition, a coffered patterned was installed in the interior. More repairs were instituted in 1949 and also in 1954 after damage caused by Hurricane Hazel. The stained-glass windows date from the 1954 repairs when they replaced clear-paned windows. The weatherboarded 1-story church has a front pedimented gable and a prominent bell tower with a louvered bell area built on a weatherboard base; the tower is capped by a shingled spire with flared eaves. Topping the spire is a wooden cross. The main entrance is in a vestibule which projects from the front gable. The vestibule roof is also a gable with returns. An ornamental sawnwork is prominent above the pointed arch entry which consists of a double-leaf door and a stained-glass window above. Here also is found the National Register plaque. The windows as noted earlier were changed to stained glass with Gothic pointed arches. Cornerposts are understated with simple narrow pilasters with molded capitals. The Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 20, 1985 with identifying number 85001350. The descriptive nomination form is online at <a href="https://files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf</a> Additional information is found in the bicentennial volume Footprints in Northampton: 1741-1776-1976 issued by the Northampton County Bicentennial Committee in 1976. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>.
Garysburg United Methodist Church 3 [7 photos in this album] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. Located in Garysburg, Northampton County, North Carolina, the Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery is in a quiet, attractive location, set back a distance from the street. The serenity is amplified by the shade trees to the rear and east side of the building. Church tradition dates the church from 1853, but the National Register plaque gives the construction date as 1849. The U. S. Geological Survey map (Weldon, NC, 1974) gives the name as Chapel Grove Church. It appears on Flickr's map with this name. Stylistically the rectangular structure is a Greek Revival temple form, built on 18th century patterns of New England churches. This form appears on numerous Christmas cards and has come to typify the house of worship at Christmas time. The church in Garysburg replaced Moore’s Chapel (Moore's Meeting House) between Garysburg and the county seat of Jackson. Land for the building was given by Roderick B. Gary, a prominent Garysburg citizen who served 13 terms in the North Carolina General Assembly. His gift was unusual, for he was not a member of the congregation. "Footprints in Northampton" states the building in 1862 served as a hospital during the Civil War. In 1905 the church underwent many changes: slave galleries were removed and it's thought the steeple was added then. In addition, a coffered patterned was installed in the interior. More repairs were instituted in 1949 and also in 1954 after damage caused by Hurricane Hazel. The stained-glass windows date from the 1954 repairs when they replaced clear-paned windows. The weatherboarded 1-story church has a front pedimented gable and a prominent bell tower with a louvered bell area built on a weatherboard base; the tower is capped by a shingled spire with flared eaves. Topping the spire is a wooden cross. The main entrance is in a vestibule which projects from the front gable. The vestibule roof is also a gable with returns. An ornamental sawnwork is prominent above the pointed arch entry which consists of a double-leaf door and a stained-glass window above. Here also is found the National Register plaque. The windows as noted earlier were changed to stained glass with Gothic pointed arches. Cornerposts are understated with simple narrow pilasters with molded capitals. The Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 20, 1985 with identifying number 85001350. The descriptive nomination form is online at <a href="https://files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf</a> Additional information is found in the bicentennial volume Footprints in Northampton: 1741-1776-1976 issued by the Northampton County Bicentennial Committee in 1976. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>.
Garysburg United Methodist Church 4 [7 photos in this album] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. Located in Garysburg, Northampton County, North Carolina, the Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery is in a quiet, attractive location, set back a distance from the street. The serenity is amplified by the shade trees to the rear and east side of the building. Church tradition dates the church from 1853, but the National Register plaque gives the construction date as 1849. The U. S. Geological Survey map (Weldon, NC, 1974) gives the name as Chapel Grove Church. It appears on Flickr's map with this name. Stylistically the rectangular structure is a Greek Revival temple form, built on 18th century patterns of New England churches. This form appears on numerous Christmas cards and has come to typify the house of worship at Christmas time. The church in Garysburg replaced Moore’s Chapel (Moore's Meeting House) between Garysburg and the county seat of Jackson. Land for the building was given by Roderick B. Gary, a prominent Garysburg citizen who served 13 terms in the North Carolina General Assembly. His gift was unusual, for he was not a member of the congregation. "Footprints in Northampton" states the building in 1862 served as a hospital during the Civil War. In 1905 the church underwent many changes: slave galleries were removed and it's thought the steeple was added then. In addition, a coffered patterned was installed in the interior. More repairs were instituted in 1949 and also in 1954 after damage caused by Hurricane Hazel. The stained-glass windows date from the 1954 repairs when they replaced clear-paned windows. The weatherboarded 1-story church has a front pedimented gable and a prominent bell tower with a louvered bell area built on a weatherboard base; the tower is capped by a shingled spire with flared eaves. Topping the spire is a wooden cross. The main entrance is in a vestibule which projects from the front gable. The vestibule roof is also a gable with returns. An ornamental sawnwork is prominent above the pointed arch entry which consists of a double-leaf door and a stained-glass window above. Here also is found the National Register plaque. The windows as noted earlier were changed to stained glass with Gothic pointed arches. Cornerposts are understated with simple narrow pilasters with molded capitals. The Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 20, 1985 with identifying number 85001350. The descriptive nomination form is online at <a href="https://files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf</a> Additional information is found in the bicentennial volume Footprints in Northampton: 1741-1776-1976 issued by the Northampton County Bicentennial Committee in 1976. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>.
Garysburg United Methodist Church 5 [7 photos in this album] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. Located in Garysburg, Northampton County, North Carolina, the Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery is in a quiet, attractive location, set back a distance from the street. The serenity is amplified by the shade trees to the rear and east side of the building. Church tradition dates the church from 1853, but the National Register plaque gives the construction date as 1849. The U. S. Geological Survey map (Weldon, NC, 1974) gives the name as Chapel Grove Church. It appears on Flickr's map with this name. Stylistically the rectangular structure is a Greek Revival temple form, built on 18th century patterns of New England churches. This form appears on numerous Christmas cards and has come to typify the house of worship at Christmas time. The church in Garysburg replaced Moore’s Chapel (Moore's Meeting House) between Garysburg and the county seat of Jackson. Land for the building was given by Roderick B. Gary, a prominent Garysburg citizen who served 13 terms in the North Carolina General Assembly. His gift was unusual, for he was not a member of the congregation. "Footprints in Northampton" states the building in 1862 served as a hospital during the Civil War. In 1905 the church underwent many changes: slave galleries were removed and it's thought the steeple was added then. In addition, a coffered patterned was installed in the interior. More repairs were instituted in 1949 and also in 1954 after damage caused by Hurricane Hazel. The stained-glass windows date from the 1954 repairs when they replaced clear-paned windows. The weatherboarded 1-story church has a front pedimented gable and a prominent bell tower with a louvered bell area built on a weatherboard base; the tower is capped by a shingled spire with flared eaves. Topping the spire is a wooden cross. The main entrance is in a vestibule which projects from the front gable. The vestibule roof is also a gable with returns. An ornamental sawnwork is prominent above the pointed arch entry which consists of a double-leaf door and a stained-glass window above. Here also is found the National Register plaque. The windows as noted earlier were changed to stained glass with Gothic pointed arches. Cornerposts are understated with simple narrow pilasters with molded capitals. The Garysburg United Methodist Church and Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 20, 1985 with identifying number 85001350. The descriptive nomination form is online at <a href="https://files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf" rel="noreferrer nofollow">files.nc.gov/ncdcr/nr/NP0008.pdf</a> Additional information is found in the bicentennial volume Footprints in Northampton: 1741-1776-1976 issued by the Northampton County Bicentennial Committee in 1976. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>.

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MID # 8403700536
Name HALIFAX COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 561442106
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201307
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.332917, -77.601604
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 083
US Census Tract: 931000
US Census Block: 1093