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Andrews GeyserSW McDowell County, in Horseshoe Bend of the Southern Railway, was constructed in the 1880s, restored in 1911 and 1975, as a tribute to Col. Alexander Boyd Andrews, builder of the Western North Carolina Railroad into Asheville. Water from a higher mountain lake about 2 mi. away is piped to the site. Natural pressure forces the water upward in a 100-ft. jet from the center of a stone fountain. Formerly passenger trains stopped there for 20 minutes to enable those interested to visit the site.
Andycommunity in N Polk County on the head of Bullin Creek.
Andy Branchrises in NW Haywood County in Great Smoky Mountains and flows about 2 mi. SE to join Woody Branch, which then joins Conrad Creek in forming Little Cataloochee Creek. Named for Andy Bennett, a former homeowner in the area.
Andy GapS Macon County between Cedar Cliff Mountain and Mulberry Gap.
Angel MountainSW Macon County between Bryson Branch and Moore Creek.
Angelico GapSW Cherokee County at the SW end of Angelico Mountain.
Angelico MountainSW Cherokee County extending NE from Angelico Gap to Bowmans Gap. See also Rocky Face.
Angelinecommunity in N Henderson County between McDowell Creek and North Fork.
Angiertown in N Harnett County. Inc. 1901. Named for Col. John C. Angier, one of the town's founders. Produces apparel. Alt. 301.
Anglecommunity in SE Wayne County served by post office, 1888-1902.