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Gordontoncommunity in SW Person County. A post office as early as 1830.
Gordontowntown authorized to be est. in 1824 on the lands of James Gordon on Cribs Creek, NW Anson County, but there is no evidence that the town was laid out.
Gorge, TheSee Linville Gorge.
Gormancommunity in E Durham County.
Gorvas Islandan island of uncertain identity shown on the Moll map, 1729, within the bounds of present Currituck County.
Goshencommunity in W Granville County. The home of Gen. Thomas Person (1733-1800), known by biblical name of Goshen, was there. Homestead burned in 1930s. Goshen District in 1790 had 67 heads of families.
Goshencommunity in NE Sampson County at the head of Goshen Swamp.
Goshenformer community in SW Wilkes County on Yadkin River. The site is now a part of the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir.
Goshen Branchrises in S Watauga County and flows NE into Storey Branch.
Goshen DistrictSee Goshen.