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Goodwillcommunity in NE Forsyth County served by post office, 1884-1903.
Goodwin Creekrises in W Perquimans County and flows E into Perquimans River. Named for Caleb Goodwin, who operated a mill on the creek about 1820. Appears as Cypress Swamp on the Moseley map, 1733, and generally known as Cypress Creek until renamed for the miller. Appears as Goodings Creek on the 1905 soil-survey map.
Goodwin Forestcentral Moore County, a tract of 1,122 acres owned by James L. Goodwin from 1930 until his death in 1967, when it was given to North Carolina State University for use in education, research, and recreation. Net proceeds are used for scholarships. Pine and hardwoods grow in the forest.
Goodwin Hillscommunity on N Cedar Island in NE Carteret County.
Goodwin Mill Pondapprox. 1½ mi. long, on Goodwin Creek, W Perquimans County.
Goose Bayoff the SE end of the largest island in the Hog Island group, NE Carteret County.
Goose Bay Pointat the S tip of the largest island in the Hog Island group, NE Carteret County.
Goose Branchrises in E Nash County and flows SE into Tar River.
Goose Creekforming a part of the boundary between Beaufort and Pamlico Counties, is formed on the county line by the junction of Campbell and Upper Spring Creeks. It flows N into Pamlico River. The Intracoastal Waterway connects Goose Creek and Jones Bay.
Goose Creekrises in W Carteret County and flows 3 mi. S into Bogue Sound. Appears on the Moseley map, 1733.