community in SE Rutherford County on Second Broad River. Founded by Raleigh B. Haynes, who est. a textile mill there. High Shoals, former community in the vicinity, was a post office as early as 1828.

at the junction of South Skitty Branch and Skitty Creek in SE Macon County.

community in central Ashe County. Alt. approx. 2,900.

See Clifdale.

NW Ashe County.

on Crooked Creek in SW Franklin County. Formed about 1890. Covers approx. 55 acres. Max. depth 16 ft. Named for owners.

community in N Wilson County near the head of Cattail Branch. Named for Clifton Parker. Post office, 1895-1902.

community in SE Guilford County. Alt. 824. Est. 1853. Named for its location on high ground.

community in E McDowell County. Probably named for the nearby Clinchfield Railroad.

rises in central Catawba County and flows SW into Clark Creek.