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Worley Cove Branchrises in S Madison County and flows SE into Sandy Mush Creek. The name Red Horse Creek is also applied to the stream.
Worley KnobE Swain County on the head of Worley Branch.
Worm Creekrises in NE Cherokee County and flows SW and NW into Valley River.
Worrell Mill PondNE Northampton County on Kirbys Creek. Prior to about 1916, when M. E. Worrell purchased the mill, it was known as Watson's Mill. For a time, a generator there produced electricity for the town of Murfreesboro, 3 mi. s. A marl cliff near the millrace has yielded evidence of at least ten species of marine life.
Worrells Mill PondW Hertford County at the junction of Hares and Institute Branches. Formed prior to 1842 and known first as Griffith's Mill Pond. Covers 75 acres, with a max. depth of 17 ft.
Worrycommunity in N central Burke County about 6 mi. NW of town of Morganton. Named by Jane Elizabeth Caldwell, who, according to local legend, had submitted several names that were rejected; troubled by the dilemma, she proposed Worry, which was selected.
Worsley CreekSee Chocowinity Creek.
WorthSee Hardin.
Worth's MillSee Worthville.
Worthvillecommunity in N Randolph County on Deep River. Settled approx. 1810 and known as Hopper's Ford for Charles Hopper, local resident. With the est. of a cotton mill by J. M. and Hal M. Worth about 1881, it came to be called Worth's Mill. Inc. 1895 as Worthville; charter repealed 1920.