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Bens Creekrises in E Warren County and flows SE into Little Fishing Creek. Mentioned in local records as early as 1764.
Bens RidgeSE Watauga County extends SE between Dugger Creek and the head of Flat Branch.
Bens RidgeSW Buncombe County W of Ripshin Mountain.
Bensalemcommunity in W Moore County on the head of Dry Creek. A Presbyterian church was organized there in 1813. Former names were Caledonia (post office, 1828-78) and Bigoak (post office, 1878-1906).
Bensalem TownshipW Moore County.
BensboroughSee Falkland.
Bensontown in SW Johnston County. Inc. 1887 and named for M. C. Benson, pioneer settler and landowner. Alt. 245. Produces lumber and apparel.
Benson Creekrises in N Surry County and flows SE into Stewart Creek.
Bent Creekcommunity in N Yancey County on Cane River near the mouth of Bent Creek.
Bent Creekis formed in N Yancey County by the junction of Left Prong Bent Creek and Right Prong Bent Creek. It flows SE approx. ⅒ mi. into Cane River.