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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
Marion

city and county seat, central McDowell County. Alt. 1,437. Inc. 1844. Named for Gen. Francis Marion (1732?-95), Revolutionary War leader. East Marion and West Marion are adjacent unincorporated communities. Produces textiles, hosiery, furniture, and paper boxes.
Marion Township

W central McDowell County.
Mariposa

community in S Lincoln County on Leepers Creek. See also Heldermans.
Mark Creek

See Morgan Creek.
Mark Pine Bay

a muck-filled bay in central Columbus County.
Markee's Creek

See Stewart's Town.
Marks Creek

rises in SE Richmond County and flows SW into Pee Dee River. Reference is made to a "Markees's Creek" in the vicinity in the act of 1799 incorporating Stewart's Town.
Marks Creek Township

SE Richmond County.
Marks Knob

NE Swain County in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Dashoga Ridge. Lat. 35°40'47" N., long. 83°14'30" W. Alt. 6,140.
Marks Pond

approx. ½ mi. long, SE Harnett County on Buffalo Creek.