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Place Description
Ashturn Branch

rises in NE Cherokee County and flows N into Junaluska Creek.

Ashwood

community in S Pamlico County. Named for the wood burned by a railroad that formerly ran through the community.

Ashwood

S Bladen County, was the home of William Bartram, uncle of the naturalist of the same name. The naturalist lived there 1761-65 and 1770-72. It was called Ashwood by John Baptista Ashe, a previous owner, as early as 1731. It was on the right bank of Cape Fear River, approx. 5 mi. NE of Council. Only a cellar excavation and some chimney brick remain to mark the site.

Ashworth

community in NE Rockingham County served by post office, 1901-22. Was near Chandler's Mill on Wolf Island Creek.

Ashworth Creek

rises in SW Cleveland County and flows N into Broad River.

Ashworth Creek

rises in SE Buncombe County near Henderson County line and flows NW into Cane Creek.

Askew

See Union.

Askew Ridge

S Avery County.

Askewville

town in central Bertie County. Settled in 1890s, named for local family. Alt. 64. Inc. 1951.

Askins

community in NE Craven County. Named for Alec Askins, on whose land a former post office was built. Alt. 18. See also Ernul.