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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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--From The North Carolina Gazetteer, 1st edition, preface by William S. Powell

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Place Description
Marathon

former community in N New Hanover County near Castle Hayne. An agricultural colony of Greek farmers was est. there by Hugh MacRae of Wilmington in the early twentieth century, but it was not successful.
Maraton

village of the Moratuc Indian tribe, is shown on the Smith map, 1624, as being on the Chowan River in present E Chowan County downstream from Rockyhock Creek. The Comberford map, 1657, places the village farther upstream.
Marble

community in central Cherokee County. Inc. 1911; charter revoked June 22, 1939. Alt. 1,686. Named for deposits of marble in the vicinity.
Marble Creek

rises in central Cherokee County and flows SE into Valley River.
Marbleyard Ridge

SE Clay County between Hogan Branch and Little Buck Creek.
Marce

community in Mecklenburg County served by post office, 1894-95.
Marcus

community in SE Montgomery County served by post office, 1898-1913.
Mare Branch

rises in W central Wilson County and flows NE into Contentnea Creek.
Maready

community in SE Duplin County.
Marg Mountain

S Haywood County between Camp Branch and Browning Branch.