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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
Marl Branch

rises in W Hertford County and flows S into Potecasi Creek.
Marl Pits

on the head of Stewarts Creek in W Duplin County. Abounds in fossils, sharks’ teeth, and fossilized whalebones.
Marlboro

community in S Pender County.
Marler

community in W Yadkin County.
Marley's Ford

former ford through Yadkin River W Wilkes County near the mouth of Stony Fork Creek. The site is now under the waters of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir.
Marleys Mill

community in W Chatham County.
Marlins Creek

See Sloans Creek.
Marlowe Creek

rises in central Person County in the city of Roxboro and flows N into Hyco River.
Marlville

See East Arcadia.
Marmaduke

community in S Warren County N of Fishing Creek. A post office was est. there in 1893 but was discontinued in 1930.