• Main Street America Affiliate

    As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Halifax is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  

  • Portal to the Past

    Occupying a site that has been used for court purposes since 1803, the Courthouse holds hundreds of thousands of documents relating to the people and property of Halifax County, Virginia. The court records go back to 1752, when Halifax County was cut off from Lunenburg. Read More

  • Historic Business District

    Photo: Downtown Halifax (Houston) circa 1910 Halifax County was formed from Lunenburg in 1752, and the Town of Halifax has been the county seat since 1777. The courthouse town of Banister, named after the neighboring river, grew around the new courthouse. Called Banister Town during the Civil War, the town became Houston in 1890 to entice a new railroad, and after WWI changed its name to Halifax. Read More

  • Wired to the World

    Our local businesses enjoy high-speed internet access, including fiber, and we want our visitors and residents to be able to stay connected while in town also; to that end, a number of businesses offer free hotspots. Read More

  • Outdoor Recreation

    Photo: Banister River below the Banister Lake Dam. Banister Lake, a reservoir formed by the Banister River dam, lies within the Town of Halifax and provides a great opportunity for recreation. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and kayaking. Read More

  • Vibrant Arts Community

    Events such as the Halicraft Art Festival allow us to showcase the talent in our area. Halifax County enjoys an abundance of local professional artists, writers and performers who have an interest in development of the arts. Read More
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

It is illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call 888-551-3247 or TTY VA Relay 7-1-1.

The Halifax Town Council is accepting resumes from citizens who are interested in serving on Town Council representing Ward B until a special election is held in November 2016.  Eligible candidates must reside in the Town of Halifax within Ward B and be a registered voter.  The Ward B boundary runs on the south side of Mountain Road (VA Scenic Byway 360) starting at the corner of Academy Street (Rte #652) heading east and then continuing on the west side of Main Street/Halifax Road (US Hwy 501) heading south to the Halifax Corporate Limits (HCL) near Centerville and then heading northeast on the south side of Golf Course Road (Rte #783) and then continuing southeast on the west side of Cowford Road (Rte #651) until the HCL at Terry's Creek (Ward maps are available upon request).  Town Council meets generally the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month and other times as needed.

If you are interested in serving on the Halifax Town Council, please send a short resume and letter of interest to Assistant Manager/Clerk Denise Barksdale This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail to:

Halifax Town Council

Post Office Box 627, Halifax, Virginia 24558

Attn:  Carl Espy, IV, Town Manager/Clerk

Deadline for applications:  January 1, 2016.

 

Mayor V. Kristy Johnson         

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