rises in E Anson County and flows SE into Jones Creek.

S Wayne County on a tributary of Northeast Cape Fear River. Dam and corn mill built there prior to 1915 by Robert Williams, for whom it is named. Max. depth 10 ft.; area 25 acres. Fishing and boating; open to the public. Owned by Elizabeth Wooten Holmes, granddaughter of builder.

E Haywood County, extends NE from Beaverdam Creek to Big Butte Mountain.

rises in central Sampson County and flows SW into Great Coharie Creek.

See Nobles Mill Pond.

community in W Halifax County.

NE Chatham County.

town in N Vance County near the head of Little Island Creek. It was authorized to be laid out in 1786 and inc. 1808. Long inactive in municipal affairs. The place was first called The Lick for a salt lick in the vicinity. It was later known as Nutbush for the creek named by William Byrd's dividing-line party in 1728 because of the profusion of hazelnuts there. Williamsboro was named in honor of Judge John Williams (1732-99). St. John's Episcopal Church there, dating from 1757, has been restored to its original condition.

NW Vance County.

former town in NE Iredell County. Commissioners appointed and town laid out 1815. Long inactive in municipal affairs.