Historical Marker

Eagle Tavern

US 301 Business (Main Street) in Halifax · Halifax · Halifax

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Built in 1790s. Banquet for

Lafayette held on February

27, 1825 when tavern was on

original site 900 ft.

northeast.

Location

AddressUS 301 Business (Main Street) in Halifax
CityHalifax
CountyHalifax
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.329480, -77.588920

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