is formed in NW Beaufort County by the junction of Old Ford Swamp and Snoad Branch. It flows S into Tranters Creek.

See French Broad River.

community in SW Hertford County.

community in S Watauga County near the heads of Stony Branch, Moore Branch, and Buffalo Creek. It is said that a group of men gathered to select a name for the community but, being unable to agree on a name, decided that the next word spoken by any one of them would be accepted. After a long silence, B. B. Dougherty arose, stretched, and said "Aho!"

town in S Hertford County. Post office as early as 1828 named Ahosky Ridge. Inc. 1893. Name of Indian origin, spelled Ahostsky and Ahostskey as early as 1719. Produces apparel, lumber, and wooden containers. Alt. 59.

rises in SE Northampton County and flows NE into Hertford County, where it enters Ahoskie Swamp.

rises in S Hertford County and flows SE and NE into Bear Swamp. Appears as Ahotskey Swamp on the Collet map, 1770.

S Hertford County.

See Ahoskie.

See Ahoskie.