community in W Moore County on the head of Dry Creek. A Presbyterian church was organized there in 1813. Former names were Caledonia (post office, 1828-78) and Bigoak (post office, 1878-1906).

W Moore County.

See Falkland.

town in SW Johnston County. Inc. 1887 and named for M. C. Benson, pioneer settler and landowner. Alt. 245. Produces lumber and apparel.

rises in N Surry County and flows SE into Stewart Creek.

community in N Yancey County on Cane River near the mouth of Bent Creek.

is formed in N Yancey County by the junction of Left Prong Bent Creek and Right Prong Bent Creek. It flows SE approx. ⅒ mi. into Cane River.

rises in NE Cherokee County and flows NW into Valley River.

rises near Bent Creek Gap, S Buncombe County, and flows NE into French Broad River.

S Buncombe County, a part of Pisgah National Forest.