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Place Description
Marshall Tavern

See Ridgeway.

Marshall Township

former township in S central Madison County, now township no. 1.

Marshallberg

community on the mainland of SE Carteret County approx. 8 mi. E of town of Beaufort. Settled about 1800. Named by Matthew Marshall, a rural mail carrier, for himself. Alt. 5. Formerly known as Deep Hole Point.

Marshallberg Township

S central Carteret County.

Marshbourns Pond

in E Wake County on Buffalo Creek.

Marshville

town in E Union County. Settled in 1874. Originally known as Beaverdam for nearby Beaverdam Creek, and at the time centered around a depot on the Central Carolina Railroad. Inc. 1877 as Griffinsville; name changed to Marshville in 1897 for the Marsh family, which donated land for a school and church. Produces processed poultry, asbestos products, boxes, and staves.

Marshville Township

E Union County.

Marston

community in E Richmond County. Est. 1913. Named for Edgar L. Marston of New York, developer of local real estate. Alt. 431.

Martha

community and former post office, W Randolph County. Named for first postmaster, Martha Ingram.

Martin

community in central Yadkin County served by post office, 1887-1909.