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Martin Branchrises in SE Durham County and flows N into Lick Creek.
Martin Branchrises in N Madison County and flows SW into Little Laurel Creek.
Martin Branchrises in N McDowell County and flows SE approx. 1½ mi. into North Fork [Catawba River] near North Cove.
Martin Countywas formed in 1774 from Halifax and Tyrrell Counties. Located in the E section of the state, it is bounded by Washington, Beaufort, Pitt, Edgecombe, Halifax, and Bertie Counties. It was named for Josiah Martin (1737-86), last royal governor of North Carolina. The name very likely would have been changed, as were those of other counties named for royal governors, had it not been for the popularity of Alexander Martin, governor in 1782-85 and 1789-92. Area: 482 sq. mi. County seat: Williamston, with an elevation of 60 ft. Townships are Beargrass, Cross Roads, Goose Nest, Griffins, Hamilton, Jamesville, Poplar Point, Robersonville, Williams, and Williamston. Produces tobacco, peanuts, corn, cotton, Irish potatoes, hogs, livestock, poultry, apparel, canned goods, heavy equipment, chemicals, lumber, paper, and textiles.
Martin CoveS Swain County on Yalaka Creek.
Martin Creekrises in W Avery County and flows E into Roaring Creek.
Martin Creekrises in NE Buncombe County and flows SW into North Fork Ivy Creek.
Martin Creekrises in S Cherokee County and flows NE into Hiwassee River.
Martin Creekrises in N Haywood County on Hurricane Mountain and flows S into Fines Creek.
Martin Creekrises in N Rockingham County and flows NE into Virginia, where it enters Smith River.