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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
Hooper County

was authorized to be est. from Robeson and Richmond Counties in 1851 provided the people in the territory voted for its creation. The people voted against the new county, however. It was to have been named in honor of William Hooper, one of the North Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Hooper Cove

W Graham County between Cedar Top and Rattler Ford.
Hooper Creek

rises in S Polk County and flows SE into South Carolina, where it enters Pacolet River.
Hooper Knob

central Jackson County between Moses Creek and Wayehutta Creek. Alt. 3,719.
Hooper Mill Creek

rises in W Graham County and flows SE and N into Santeetlah Lake.
Hoopers Creek

rises in N Henderson County and flows W into Cane Creek.
Hoopers Creek Township

N Henderson County.
Hoophole Landing

E Beaufort County on Pungo River. A small community adjoining the landing bears the same name.
Hoot Owl Cove

NW Jackson County on Shoal Creek.
Hootentown

See Wootentown.