| Elbethel | community in SE Cleveland County. Named for El Bethel Methodist Church. |
| Elbow | community in central Columbus County served by post office, 1894-1910. |
| Elbow Branch | rises in N Swain County and flows NW into Hazel Creek. |
| Elbow Creek | rises in NW Cherokee County and flows S into Shuler Creek. |
| Elbow Landing | on Pungo River, E Beaufort County. |
| Elbow Ridge | N Swain County in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a short spur extending W from Welch Ridge between Elbow Branch and Hazel Creek. |
| 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. |