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Place Description
Wynn Creek

rises in SE Alamance County and flows W into Haw Creek.

Wynn Ferry

formerly in N Tyrrell County on Scuppernong River S of Columbia.

Wynnton

See Winton.

Wyo

community on the Davie-Yadkin county line. Named for local church. Served by post office, 1891-1907.

Wyse Forks

community in NW Jones County. Named for local family. Known as Wyse's Crossroads in 1863, when a Civil War engagement took place there on April 28. The battle is referred to variously as Wyse's Crossroads, Dover Crossroads, and First Gum Swamp. See also Gum Swamp.

Wysner Mountain

N Montgomery County near Barnes Creek.

Wythe

community in central Harnett County served by post office, 1890-1905.