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Place Description
White Sulphur Springs

former popular resort in NE Surry County. Ceased operation about 1935.
White Swamp

rises in central Wilson County and flows NE into Cattail Swamp.
White Walnut Branch

rises in N Swain County and flows SW into Bone Valley Creek.
White's Spring

See Kelsey.
White's Store

See Hominy Heights.
Whiteface Mountain

at the junction of the Caldwell-Watauga-Wilkes county lines. Alt. 2,450.
Whitehall

See Seven Springs.
Whitehead

community in central Alleghany County. Named for D. C. Whithead, early settler. Post office est. 1883. Alt. 3,026.
Whitehead Creek

rises in N central Avery County and flows s, joining Hickory Branch before flowing into Elk River.
Whitehead Township

S central Alleghany County.