| Marshbourns Pond | in E Wake County on Buffalo Creek. |
| Marshville | town in E Union County. Settled in 1874. Originally known as Beaverdam for nearby Beaverdam Creek, and at the time centered around a depot on the Central Carolina Railroad. Inc. 1877 as Griffinsville; name changed to Marshville in 1897 for the Marsh family, which donated land for a school and church. Produces processed poultry, asbestos products, boxes, and staves. |
| Marshville Township | E Union County. |
| Marston | community in E Richmond County. Est. 1913. Named for Edgar L. Marston of New York, developer of local real estate. Alt. 431. |
| Martha | community and former post office, W Randolph County. Named for first postmaster, Martha Ingram. |
| Martin | community in central Yadkin County served by post office, 1887-1909. |
| Martin Bay | E Pitt County in Tar River. |
| Martin Branch | rises in NW Buncombe County and flows N into Turkey Creek. |
| Martin Branch | rises in SE Durham County and flows N into Lick Creek. |
| Martin Branch | rises in N Madison County and flows SW into Little Laurel Creek. |