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Place Description
Hertfords Island

See Hatteras Island.

Hester

community in S Granville County served by post office, 1889-1950. Named for Henry M. Hester, donor of the railroad right-of-way and station site. Alt. 384.

Hester's Store

community in SW Person County served by post office, 1854-1905.

Hesters Pond

W Bladen County on Bareford Swamp. Covers between 75 and 80 acres; max. depth 8 ft. at the dam.

Hestertown

community in SE Robeson County on Lumber River.

Hewins Creek

See Eurins Creek.

Hewitt

community in SW Swain County. Named for Frank R. Hewitt, talc-mine operator. Alt. 1,878.

Hewitt Gap

in SW Swain County on Nantahala Gorge.

Hewlets Creek

rises in central New Hanover County and flows SE into Masonboro Sound.

Hexlena

community in N central Bertie County. Inc. 1899; charter repealed 1905.