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Warrensvilletown in central Ashe County. Inc. 1931, but not now active in municipal affairs. Settled about 1826 and known as Buffalo Creek until renamed for the builder of first gristmill and sawmill.
Warrentoncity and county seat, in W central Warren County. Est. 1779. Alt. 451. Named for the county, which was in turn named for Joseph Warren, killed at Bunker Hill. Produces lumber products, and textiles.
Warrenton Townshipcentral Warren County.
WarrickSee Peterson.
Warrick Branchrises in W Mitchell County and flows S into Toe River.
WarringtonSee Fort Landing.
WarriorAfrican American community in central Caldwell County.
Warrior Creekrises in central Caldwell County and flows NE into Yadkin River in W end of Happy Valley.
Warrior Creekrises in S Wilkes County and flows N into W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. Originally known as Bear Creek. Daniel Boone's wilderness trail into Kentucky passed nearby.
Warrior CreekSee Boomer.