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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.
Each entry is located according to the county in which it is found. I have not felt obliged to keep entries uniform. The altitude of a place, the date of incorporation of a city or town, may appear in the beginning of one entry and at the end of another. Some entries may appear more complete than others. I have included whatever information I could find. If there is no comment on the origin or meaning of a name, it is because the information was not available. In some cases, however, resort to an unabridged dictionary may suggest the meaning of many names."
--From The North Carolina Gazetteer, 1st edition, preface by William S. Powell
| Place | Description |
|---|---|
| Grady |
community in W Robeson County served by post office, 1890-1904. |
| Grady Township |
SW Pender County. |
| Gradys |
community in SE Wayne County near Buck Marsh. |
| Gragg |
community in NE Avery County. Probably named for John Gragg, Revolutionary War soldier (buried at Montezuma) or for Gragg Prong, which see, probably also named for him. |
| Gragg Prong |
stream, rises in E central Avery County and flows S into Lost Cove Creek. |
| Graggs Fork |
rises in NW Caldwell County and flows S into Anthonys Creek. |
| Graham |
city and county seat, central Alamance County. Laid out in 1849 with the formation of the country to serve as county seat. Inc. 1851. Named for William A. Graham, governor, 1845-49. In the act providing for the town, it was first named Gallatin, then Montgomery, Berry, and finally Graham, as chosen by North Carolina representative Giles Mebane, who introduced the bill to create Alamance County. Alt. 656. Produces textiles, hosiery, and primary metals. |
| Graham Branch |
rises in N Granville County and flows NW into Little Grass Creek. |
| Graham County |
was formed in 1872 from Cherokee County. Located in the W section of the state, it is bounded by the state of Tennessee and by Cherokee and Swain Counties. It was named for William A. Graham (1804-75), U.S. senator, governor of North Carolina, secretary of the navy, and Confederate senator. Area: 299 sq. mi. County seat: Robbinsville, with an elevation of 2,150 ft. Townships are Cheoah, Stecoah, and Yellow Creek. Produces hay, cattle, poultry, livestock, furniture, fish, and lumber. |
| Graham Creek |
rises in central Transylvania County and flows NE into Nicholson Creek. |
