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Bennett KnobN Transylvania County on Seniard Ridge S of Big Bear Pen Branch.
Bennetts Creekis formed by the junction of Duke, Harrell, and Raynor Swamps in central Gates County. It flows SW and SE into Chowan River. Named for Richard Bennett, governor of Virginia, 1652-55. Appears on the Ogilby map, 1671.
Bennetts Creek LandingSee Gatesville.
Bennetts Millpondon Rockyhock Creek in central Chowan County. Formed about 1856. 2 mi. long and ⅓ mi. wide, centering near lat. 36°09'10" N., long. 76°39'40" W. Covers approx. 50 acres. Max. depth 6 to 8 ft. Probably named for William Bennett (d. 1785), an early owner of the site.
Bennies Branchrises in S Macon County and flows NE into Turtle Pond Creek.
Benny Coveextends NW from Benny Ridge to Vengeance Creek in NE Cherokee County.
Benny Ridgemountain in Valley River Mountains between Kimsey Cove and Horse Ridge, NE Cherokee County.
Bens Creekrises in E Warren County and flows SE into Little Fishing Creek. Mentioned in local records as early as 1764.
Bens RidgeSE Watauga County extends SE between Dugger Creek and the head of Flat Branch.
Bens RidgeSW Buncombe County W of Ripshin Mountain.