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Place Description
Elbethel

community in SE Cleveland County. Named for El Bethel Methodist Church.

Elbow

community in central Columbus County served by post office, 1894-1910.

Elbow Branch

rises in N Swain County and flows NW into Hazel Creek.

Elbow Creek

rises in NW Cherokee County and flows S into Shuler Creek.

Elbow Landing

on Pungo River, E Beaufort County.

Elbow Ridge

N Swain County in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a short spur extending W from Welch Ridge between Elbow Branch and Hazel Creek.

Elder Branch

rises in central Duplin County and flows SE into Maxwell Creek.

Eldora Township

E central Surry County.

Eldorado

community in NW Montgomery County served by post office, 1875-1953. Earlier known as Tan Yard. Formerly a center of gold mines of varying productivity. Named for a legendary South American king who owned much gold. A post office in the late nineteenth century. Now a residential community.

Eldorado Township

NW Montgomery County.