Halifax is an

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in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of

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History

A post office called Halifax was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1925. The community was named after

Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax is the capital and most populous municipality of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada. As of 2024, it is estimated that the population of the H ...

References

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