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All Healing Springscommunity in W Alexander County. Springs discovered in 1882 by Milt Milstead and developed as a resort that was popular as late as 1911. Named for supposed healing qualities of water; known also as Alkalithia Springs. Alt. 1,225.
All Healing Springscommunity in SW Gaston County near the NE slope of Crowders Mountain. A health resort flourished there in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries because of the mineral springs.
All Healing SpringsSee Crumpler.
Allan Branchrises in N Yancey County and flows E into Nolichucky River.
Allan Creekrises in S Duplin County and flows S into Island Creek.
Allan Creekrises in N Madison County and flows SE into Little Laurel Creek.
Allanstandcommunity in N Madison County on Martin Creek. In the days when stock was driven to market, a drover's station or stand was operated there by a man named Allen. Since 1897 site of Allanstand Cottage Industries, handicraft shop est. by Frances Goodrich.
Allbone Branchrises in W Clay County and flows SW into Hiwassee River.
Alleghany Countywas formed in 1859 from Ashe County. In the NW part of the state, it is bounded by the state of Virginia and by Surry, Wilkes, and Ashe Counties. The name is a corruption of the Delaware Indian name for the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers and is said to have meant "a fine stream." Area: 230 sq. mi. County seat: Sparta, with an elevation of 2,939 ft. Townships are Cherry Lane, Cranberry, Gap Civil, Glade Creek, Piney Creek, Prathers Creek, and Whitehead. Produces corn, barley, apples, hay, pipes, turkeys, Christmas trees, Irish potatoes, dairy products, livestock, textiles, apparel, and crushed stone. There are manganese and granite deposits in the county.
Alleghany TownshipS Davidson County.