rises in N Jackson County and flows S into Wrights Creek.

community in S Hyde County. A post office operated there, 1830-39.

community in central Hyde County.

SW Macon County between Winding Stair Gap and Bryson Branch.

community in N Moore County served by post office, 1888-1908.

community in W Yancey County on Bald Creek. Alt. 2,681. Named because the surrounding countryside suggested that of Switzerland.

rises in E Cabarrus County and flows SE into Little Buffalo Creek.

rises in central Franklin County and flows SW into Tar River.

town and county seat, central Jackson County. Inc. 1889. Settled in 1861; named for William D. Sylva, a Dane employed as a carpenter by Gen. E. R. Hampton, who constructed buildings at the site. Produces paper, electronics, and textiles. Alt. 2,047. See also Webster, which was the county seat until 1913.

N central Jackson County.