Halifax Resolves, Halifax
The Halifax Resolves marker consists of an upright rectangular bronze tablet attached to a large irregular, lectern shaped stone. The tablet is unadorned aside from a small Daughters of the American Revolution emblem below the inscription.
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1776-1926 / IN / COMMEMORATION OF / THE / HALIFAX RESOLVES / ADOPTED / APRIL 12, 1776 / THE NORTH CAROLINA / DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE / ERECTED BY / ELIZABETH MONTFORD ASHE / CHAPTER / DAR
April 12, 1926
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Cross, Jerry L. 1973. "Historical Research Report for the Constitution House, Halifax, North Carolina," North Carolina Digital Collections, digital.ncdcr.gov, (accessed May 14, 2021) Link
“Capitol Flag Used at Halifax Unveiling,” The News And Observer (Raleigh, NC), April 15, 1926
“Halifax Tablet to Be Unveiled,” The News And Observer (Raleigh, NC), April 11, 1926
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“Sesqui-Centennial of Adoption of First State Constitution,” The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC), February 13, 1927
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Bronze, stone
Elizabeth Montford Ashe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Prior to April of 1776, North Carolina was undecided on the issue of independence. However, at the Fourth Provincial Congress at Halifax beginning April 4, 1776, and following close on the heels of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, members of the assembly considering violations committed by the King resolved forcefully for declaration of independence from Great Britain. Known as the Halifax Resolves, the resolutions adopted by the Provincial Congress quickly made their way to Philadelphia and the hands of Joseph Hewes who was a North Carolina delegate to the 3rd Continental Congress. These resolutions helped pave the way for the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776.
The marker is at the intersection of King Street and Ferrell Lane, on the right when traveling south on King Street, Halifax, NC.
The boulder with the memorial plaque stands on the lawn, surrounded by shady trees.
Reports about the 1926 unveiling of the memorial state that the marker was originally at the site of the Constitution House where delegates met to approve the Halifax Resolves. The historic building is located several blocks from the marker’s present location. It is not clear when the boulder was relocated.
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