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Boones GapSW Wilkes County near the headwaters of Warrior Creek. Named for the explorer Daniel Boone.
Boonfordcommunity in E Yancey County on North Toe River. Named for Daniel Boone, who is said to have forded the river there.
Boons Ferryappears on the Collet map, 1770, as being on the Meherrin River between NE Northampton County and NW Hertford County. By 1802 it had ceased operation, and by 1833 Boone Bridge existed at the site. A bridge still crosses the river there.
Boons Forkcommunity in central Northampton County.
Boonvilletown in N Yadkin County. Inc. 1895. Named for Daniel Boone (1734-1820), who is said to have camped at the site. Produces textiles and processed grain.
Boonville TownshipNW Yadkin County.
BordensvilleSee Mill Creek.
Bordercommunity in W Orange County served by post office, 1880-1905.
Border Creekrises in E Lincoln County and flows SE into Catawba River.
Boring Creekrises in S Transylvania County and flows NW into East Fork French Broad River.