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Place Description
Bennies Branch

rises in S Macon County and flows NE into Turtle Pond Creek.

Benny Cove

extends NW from Benny Ridge to Vengeance Creek in NE Cherokee County.

Benny Ridge

mountain in Valley River Mountains between Kimsey Cove and Horse Ridge, NE Cherokee County.

Bens Creek

rises in E Warren County and flows SE into Little Fishing Creek. Mentioned in local records as early as 1764.

Bens Ridge

SE Watauga County extends SE between Dugger Creek and the head of Flat Branch.

Bensalem

community in W Moore County on the head of Dry Creek. A Presbyterian church was organized there in 1813. Former names were Caledonia (post office, 1828-78) and Bigoak (post office, 1878-1906).

Bensalem Township

W Moore County.

Bensborough

See Falkland.

Benson

town in SW Johnston County. Inc. 1887 and named for M. C. Benson, pioneer settler and landowner. Alt. 245. Produces lumber and apparel.

Benson Creek

rises in N Surry County and flows SE into Stewart Creek.