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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
Pike

community in N Scotland County served by post office from 1901 to 1908.
Pike Creek

rises in central Pender County and flows SE into Northeast Cape Fear River.
Pike Crossroads

community in W Wayne County between Little River and Nahunta Swamp. Named for Quaker family that settled in the area prior to 1758.
Pike Road

community in N Beaufort County.
Pikeville

town in N Wayne County in a region first settled by Quakers and on land originally granted to Samuel Pike in 1763. Land transferred in 1785 to Nathan Pike, for whom the town was named. Inc. in 1891. Alt. 142.
Pikeville Township

N central Wayne County.
Pilands Crossroads

community in SE Hertford County.
Pile Creek

rises in NE Cherokee County and flows S into Valley River.
Pilgrim

community in central Davidson County served by post office, 1892-95.
Pilkey Creek

rises in W Swain County and flows SW into Fontana Lake.