community in S central Camden County, named for the plantation of Stephen Richardson located there in 1722; in turn named for the small periwinkle (Vinca minor) commonly called bluebutton and native to the area. The community was the gathering point, in 1840, for families in the area beginning on their W migration. From 1908 to 1929, the post office name of Bluebutton was Bartlett, for a local family.

community in S central Bladen County. Named for John Blue.

E Yancey County near the head of George Fork. Alt. 4,859.

W Scotland County on Joes Creek. Covers 30 acres. Formed prior to 1909 and known earlier as Gibsons Millpond.

community in NW Granville County.

copper mine on branch of Aarons Creek in NW Granville County. First operated 1898-1900; opened again for a short time during World War I.

community in W Madison County on Meadow Fork. Alt. 2,150.

rises in N Clay County and flows SW into Tusquitee Creek.

W Madison County near the head of Hickory Ridge Branch. Alt. 4,640.

See Doughton Park.