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Place Description
Harper Creek

is formed in SE Avery County by the junction of North Harper and South Harper creeks. It flows E into Caldwell County, where it enters Wilsons Creek.
Harpers

community in S Johnston County served by post office, 1876-1903.
Harpers Crossroads

community in SW Chatham County E of Beck Mountain.
Harpertown

community in Wilkes County on W outskirts of Lenoir. Largely African American; founded by former slaves.
Harrell Swamp

rises in E Gates County and flows SW to join Duke Swamp and Raynor Swamp in forming Bennetts Creek.
Harrell Township

N central Mitchell County.
Harrells

town largely in SE Sampson County, although a small area of the inc. limits lies in SW Duplin County. Appears as Harrells Store on the Morse-Breese map, 1843. Inc. 1943 as Harrells Store; name changed to Harrells, 1955. Alt. 88.
Harrells Bay

swamp in SW Duplin County.
Harrells Quarter

community in SE Bertie County.
Harrellsville

town in SE Hertford County on Wiccacon River. Inc. 1883. Post office est. there in 1827 as Bethel. Name changed to Harrellsville in 1847 to honor Abner Harrell.