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Boomercommunity in S Wilkes County on Warrior Creek, by which name it was known until renamed for "Boomer" Matheson, local postmaster.
Boomer Branchrises in N Swain County and flows SE into Proctor Creek.
Boomer Inn Branchrises in S Haywood County and flows E into Right Hand Prong [Pigeon River].
Boomer TownshipSW Wilkes County.
Boon Hill TownshipSE Johnston County. See also Princeton.
Boon Stationcommunity in W central Alamance County.
Boon Station Townshipformer township in W central Alamance County, now township no. 3.
Boon's Mill PondW Northampton County on Gumberry Swamp. Covers 100 acres; max. depth 20 ft. Confederates repulsed Union march there on July 28, 1863.
Boonetown and county seat, central Watauga County. Inc. 1871. Named for Daniel Boone (1734-1820) who, according to tradition, camped there while on a hunting trip. Home of Appalachian State University. The outdoor drama Horn in the West, by Kermit Hunter, has been produced there each summer since 1952. Produces electronics components, apparel, canned foods, wood products, and shoes. Alt. 3,266.
Boone Branchrises in N Clay County and flows SE into Tuni Creek.