| Elder Branch | rises in central Duplin County and flows SE into Maxwell Creek. |
| Eldora Township | E central Surry County. |
| Eldorado | community in NW Montgomery County served by post office, 1875-1953. Earlier known as Tan Yard. Formerly a center of gold mines of varying productivity. Named for a legendary South American king who owned much gold. A post office in the late nineteenth century. Now a residential community. |
| Eldorado Township | NW Montgomery County. |
| Eleanors Crossroads | community in central Gates County. |
| Elease | community in S Cumberland County. |
| Eleazer | community in SW Randolph County on Uwharrie River. Served by post office, 1883-1933. |
| Elerbe | community in SW Granville County. |
| Elevation Township | SW Johnston County. Named for the fact that it is in a hilly section of the county. |
| Elf | community in S Clay County on Chatuge Lake. |