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Silver Hillcommunity in S central Davidson County between Fourmile Branch and head of Battle Branch. A mine operated there almost continuously from about 1838 until 1860; produced lead, gold, and silver.
Silver Hillcommunity in W Pamlico County. Named for local Silver family.
Silver Hillcommunity in N Scotland County near Monroes Millpond.
Silver Hill Pocosina muck-filled area approx. 4 mi. by 4½ mi. in NW Pamlico County.
Silver Hill Townshipcentral Davidson County.
Silver KnobNW McDowell County near Limekiln Creek.
Silver Laketidal basin or boat harbor, 700 yds. long, at the community of Ocracoke on Ocracoke Island, SE Hyde County.
Silver Lakea natural lake fed by springs, SW New Hanover County between Todds and Barnards Creeks near the Cape Fear River. Covers approx. 16 acres; max. depth 30 ft.
Silver LakeNW Wilson County on Toisnot Swamp. Covers 175 acres; max. depth 12 ft. Fishing, swimming, boating, and municipal water supply. Formed in 1785 by John Dew and known as Dew's Mill until about 1847. Called by the name of various owners until about 1922, when present name was applied.
Silver Runrises in E Cumberland County and flows NW into Cape Fear River.