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Place	Description
Winnabow	community in E central Brunswick County. Named for the plantation of Governor Daniel Russell, which, in turn, had an Indian name of unknown meaning. Called Evans Store Crossroads during the Civil War. Alt. 40.
Winnie	See White Oak.
Winona	community in N Richmond County served by post office, 1892-94.
Winslow	community in N Harnett County served by post office, 1858-1904.
Winstead	community in W central Person County served by post office, 1873-1910.
Winstead Crossroads	community in S Nash County.
Winsteadville	community in E Beaufort County served by post office, 1892-1909.
Winston	formerly an independent city in central Forsyth County. Authorized by act of 1849 creating Forsyth County and named the county seat in 1851. Since 1913 it has been consolidated with Salem as Winston-Salem, which see. Named for Maj. Joseph Winston (1746-1814), Revolutionary War leader.
Winston Lake	central Forsyth County on Brushy Fork Branch. Known earlier as City Lake. Covers 100 acres, with a max. depth of 20 ft. Used for fishing and municipal water supply. Owned by the city of Winston-Salem; open to the public.
Winston Township	central Forsyth County, coextensive with the city of Winston-Salem.