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Gatesvilletown and county seat in central Gates County. Alt. 40. Inc. 1830. Known originally as Bennetts Creek Landing and as Gates Courthouse from 1779 until 1830.
Gatesville Townshipcentral Gates County.
Gatewoodcommunity in NW Caswell County, named for J. M. Gatewood, local resident. A post office operated there, 1884-1907.
GathSee White Cross.
Gatlingtoncommunity in NW Gates County on Chowan River. Beach there is a popular picnic area, and boat races are held on the river. Prior to the Civil War, known as Lumberton and center for the manufacture of barrel staves and sawed lumber to be shipped down the river.
Gau MountainSee Frank Mountain.
Gaycommunity in W Jackson County on Savannah Creek.
Gaylordcommunity in E Beaufort County.
Gaylords HammockSee Gaylords Island.
Gaylords Islandhigh ground in Pantego Swamp, E Beaufort County. Known as Gaylords Hammock (also spelled Gailors Hammock) as early as 1754.