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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
Hammock, The

E bank of the mouth of Queens Creek in SE Onslow County. Called Starkey's Hammock in the 1790s, when it was owned by Edward Starkey. Long site of summer meetings by black teachers.
Hammocks Beach

resort on Bear Island, Onslow County. A state park.
Hammond Mountain

S Henderson County between Mill Creek and Cabin Creek. Alt. 2,978.
Hammonds Creek

rises in central Bladen County and flows NE into Cape Fear River. Appears on the Moseley map, 1733.
Hampstead

community in SE Pender County. Alt. 56.
Hampton

former community in SW Granville County served by post office, 1879-1906. Was located near Durham-Granville county line and dated from the nineteenth century. The site now lies within the Butner area. Ceased to exist when Camp Butner was created. See also Butner.
Hampton Bay

See Pettivers Bay.
Hampton Branch

rises in E Madison County and flows SW into Puncheon Fork Creek.
Hampton Lake

in S Jackson County on Fowler Creek at High Hampton Estate about 1 mi. E of town of Cashiers. Named for Wade Hampton, South Carolina governor and Confederate general, founder of the estate. Was formed in 1918 and today covers 24 acres, with a max. depth of 25 ft. Used for recreation.
Hampton Lodge

community on N end of Church Island in central Currituck County.