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Place Description
Crutchfield

community in SW Surry County on Yadkin River. Alt. 872.

Crutchfields Falls

rapids in Yadkin River, W Surry County near the mouth of Fishers River, S of the community of Crutchfield. The rapids comprise a fall of 4 ft. over a distance of approx. ¼ mi. Mentioned as early as 1819 in a survey of the rivers of the state.

Crystal

community in SE Guilford County served by post office, 1880-1903.

Crystal Coast

modern term used to promote tourism on Bogue Banks and surrounding area, Carteret County.

Crystal Lake

E Moore County on Shaddock's Creek at the community of Lakeview. Formed in 1855 when Duncan Blue constructed a dam there; enlarged about 1908. Covers approx. 100 acres. Used for fishing, swimming, and boating.

Cub Branch

rises in E Jackson County and flows SE into Charley Creek.

Cub Creek

rises in NE Chatham County and flows NE and SE into SW Durham County, where it enters Morgan Creek.

Cub Island Creek

See Cub Creek.

Cuba

former community in N Rutherford County on Gilkey Creek. Post office from 1850 until 1906. Site of a cotton gin, mill, store, and other buildings; market for cherry bark and herbs.

Cuccoowink Creek

See Dawson Creek.