channel of water separated from the main body of Neuse River and bypassing a curve in the river in N Craven County. Name appears in local records as early as 1819. Land in the area was included in a 1707 grant to Furnifold Green, killed by the Tuscarora Indians in 1714.

city and county seat, central Guilford County. Alt. 838. Est. 1808 and inc. 1810. Named for Gen. Nathanael Greene (1742-86), American leader at Battle of Guilford Courthouse, 1781. Produces textiles, fabricated metals, food products, tobacco products, chemicals, drugs, aircraft parts, and electronics. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bennett College, Greensboro College, Guilford College, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are located there.

N Wilkes County parallel to East Prong Roaring River. Named for a local family.

city and county seat, central Pitt County on Tar River. Est. 1771 as Martins-borough, named for Josiah Martin (1737-86), last royal governor of North Carolina, serving from 1771 to 1775. Name changed in 1786 to Greensville in honor of Nathanael Greene (1742-86), Revolutionary War general. With the passage of time, the name came to be spelled as it is today. East Carolina University, est. 1908, is located there. Produces tobacco, lumber, textiles, batteries, bakery products, and boats. Alt. 64.

E New Hanover County between Middle Sound on the N and Masonboro Sound on the s.

central Pitt County.

E Moore County.

former township in S Lee County, now township no. 1.

rises in NW Swain County in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and flows SW into Twentymile Creek.

rises in S Watauga County and flows E into Middle Fork [South Fork New River].