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Blainecommunity in NW Montgomery County. Known as Post Oak prior to 1884, when it was renamed in honor of James G. Blaine (1830-93), Republican nominee for president. Served by post office, 1884-1934.
Blaine Branchrises in central Macon County and flows NE into Cartoogechaye Creek.
Blaine KnobS Macon County between Jones Creek and North Fork [Skeenah Creek].
Blair Channelin Carteret and Hyde Counties, a navigable lane in Ocracoke Inlet running N and S between Wallace Channel and Teaches Hole. Appears on the Price survey of Ocracoke Inlet, 1795, as Ship Channel.
Blair Creekrises in S Clay County and flows NE into Hiwassee River.
Blair Forkrises in central Caldwell County and flows S and SW into Lower Creek.
Blakecommunity in central Sampson County served by post office, 1898-1905.
Blake Mountainon the Henderson-Polk county line.
Blake MountainS Buncombe County N of Skyland.
Blakeley CountyOn November 28, 1817, the General Assembly attempted to create a county by the name from a portion of Rowan County. It was intended to honor War of 1812 naval hero Johnston Blakely.