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Place Description
Gilbert Town

former county seat of Rutherford County, 1781-85. Site, now abandoned, is a short distance N of Rutherfordton in the center of the county on Hollands Creek. Named for William Gilbert, owner of the land. Campsite for both sides prior to Battle of Kings Mountain, October 1780.

Gilberts Creek

rises in S Stanly County and flows S into Rocky River.

Gilead

community in SW Beaufort County.

Gilead Ridge

mountain ridge in South Mountains that form Burke-Cleveland county line.

Giles Creek

rises in N Franklin County and flows SW into Tooles Creek.

Giles’ Mills

community in NW Sampson County served by post office, 1874-1906.

Gilkey

community in N Rutherford County. Formerly known as Millwood until renamed for a local family.

Gilkey Creek

rises in N Rutherford County and flows SE into Mill Creek.

Gilkey Township

central Rutherford County.

Gill

community in S Vance County; named for a local family.