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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
Lenoir Township

S central Caldwell County.
Lenox Castle

former resort in SE Rockingham County. A tavern, baths, store, and springs made it a popular spa; probably operated prior to 1800, but flourished from 1803 until after 1844. Named for John Lenox, who advertised his tavern as "The Castle of Thundertontrenck" in 1804. A post office as late as 1882.
Lenox Point

extends from the mainland of S Carteret County into North River Thorofare E of the limits of Beaufort. Also once known as Titus Point.
Lenoxville

a proposed town chartered in 1816 to be laid out on the lands of James McKinlay in S Carteret County E of Beaufort at present-day Lenox Point. Apparently it was never developed. A contemporary manuscript map of Lenoxville is in the North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Lens Knob

W Surry County near Saddle Mountain Creek.
Lenton

community in S Rockingham County served by post office, 1889-90.
Lentz

community in W Rowan County served by post office, 1886-1902.
Lenzton

community in W Richmond County.
Leo

community in S Stanly County served by post office, 1858-1907.
Leonard

community in central Madison County served by post office, 1889-1901.