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Place Description
Hollands Creek

rises in N central Rutherford County and flows SE into Catheys Creek. Named for James Holland, member of the first board of trustees of the University of North Carolina. Gilbert Town, former county seat, was on the creek.

Hollands Crossroads

community in NW Wayne County N of Nahunta Swamp.

Hollands Sein Hole

a shallow place in Northeast Cape Fear River in central Duplin County suitable for seining.

Holleman's Crossroads

community in SW Wake County between Whiteoak Creek and Cary Branch. Known in late 1800s as Enno (post office operated by that name, 1881-1907) and in early 1900s as Collins Crossroads.

Holley Branch

rises in SE Mitchell County and flows SE into North Toe River.

Holley's Mill

See Goshen Swamp.

Hollis

community in E Rutherford County on Hinton Creek.

Hollister

community in W Halifax County.

Hollow

See Mount Airy.

Hollow Ground Swamp

in central Tyrrell County. See also Long Island.