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"The North Carolina Gazetteer is a geographical dictionary in which an attempt has been made to list all of the geographic features of the state in one alphabet. It is current, and it is historical as well. Many features and places that no longer exist are included; many towns and counties for which plans were made but which never materialized are also included. Some names appearing on old maps may have been imaginary, but many of them also appear in this gazetteer.

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Place Description
Maine

See Oak Grove.
Maitland

community in central Sampson County served by post office, 1887-1904.
Majolica

community in N central Rowan County on Southern Railway. Alt. 713. It is said that while V. C. McBee, railroad superintendent, was considering a name for the termination of a siding there, his clerk, T. C. McNeely, brought in a green majolica pot filled with drinking water. McNeely suggested that the water be used for christening and that the place be named for the pot.
Major Hills

mountain in S Alamance County.
Makatoka

community in NW Brunswick County.
Makleyville

community in SW Hyde County on Pungo River near the mouth of Slade Creek.
Malee

community in W Richmond County served by post office, 1881-1906.
Mall Creek

rises in E Washington County, receives drainage from Enoch Canal, and flows NE into Scuppernong River. First shown on the MacRae map, 1833.
Mallard

community in E Mecklenburg County served by post office, 1898-1903.
Mallard Creek

rises in N Mecklenburg County and flows E into Cabarrus County, where it enters Rocky River. The name appears on the Collet map, 1770, though it is slightly misplaced.