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Place Description
Deloach Branch

rises in central Edgecombe County and flows SW into Cokey Swamp.
DeLoatche's Mill Pond

central Northampton County on Potecasi Creek.
Delos

community in SW Mecklenburg County served by post office, 1892-98.
Delphi

community in N Alleghany County served by post office, 1880-94.
Delta

community in S Sampson County served by post office, 1880-1917. Formerly known as Black River Chapel.
Delta

community in E Stokes County.
Delway

community in SE Sampson County on the head of Cuwhiffle Swamp.
Demia

community in S Buncombe County served by post office, 1888-1902.
Demming

community in SE McDowell County served by post office, 1892-1914. Founded in antebellum period during gold rush and named for mining company officer. Now known as Brackettown.
Democrat

community in N Buncombe County near the junction of Sugar and Ivy Creeks. Alt. 2,119.