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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
Lees Landing

on Upper Broad Creek in W Pamlico County.
Lees Millpond

E Scotland County on Big Shoeheel Creek. Covers 50 acres; max. depth 18 ft.
Lees Mills

See Roper.
Lees Mills Township

central Washington County, was formed in 1868 but was a voting precinct before that time.
Lees Point

extends from W Carteret County into White Oak River.
Lees Township

SE Columbus County.
Leesburg

See Willard.
Leesville

former community in S Robeson County between Hog Swamp and Oldfield Swamp. A post office existed there from ca. 1816 to 1900. The name is still used in the county with reference to the general area.
Leesville Township

NW Wake County.
Left Fork

rises in NE Buncombe County and flows SE into Beetree Reservoir.