community in NE Wilkes County on Elkin River.

community in central Pender County served by post office, 1893-1903.

See Sherwood.

peak in the Peach Bottom Mountain range, N central Alleghany County. Alt. 3,650.

S Alleghany and N Wilkes Counties, a Blue Ridge Parkway recreation area on Basin Creek. Covers approx. 7,000 acres. Est. about 1935 as Bluff Park; renamed to honor Congressman Robert L. Doughton (1863-1954), who worked for the establishment of the parkway. A high, rolling, bluegrass area terminates there in precipitous bluffs, and stands of rhododendron bloom in May and June. Wild Cat Rock is nearby. See also The Bluffs.

community in central Rockingham County served by post office, 1869-1903. Named for Senator Stephen A. Douglas, whose two sons inherited a large farm in the area on Dan River.

See St. Johns.

See Casville.

town in NW Craven County. Settled 1879, but the place name dates from as early as 1749, when Francis Stringer owned a plantation there called Dover, probably named for the city in England. Inc. 1901. Alt. 63.

community in NW Moore County on Wolf Creek.