Gazetteer
| Place | Description |
|---|---|
| Cliffs |
See Rhodhiss. |
| Cliffs of the Neuse State Park |
SE Wayne County. Est. 1945 on 355 acres given to the state by the Weil family of Goldsboro and others. Cliffs 90 ft. above the Neuse River are an unusual geological feature in E North Carolina. Galax, laurel, and other mountain plants grow there. It is a scenic and recreational park with a nature museum, trails, etc. Swimming and fishing. |
| Cliffside |
community in SE Rutherford County on Second Broad River. Founded by Raleigh B. Haynes, who est. a textile mill there. High Shoals, former community in the vicinity, was a post office as early as 1828. |
| Cliffside Lake |
at the junction of South Skitty Branch and Skitty Creek in SE Macon County. |
| Clifton |
See Clifdale. |
| Clifton Township |
NW Ashe County. |
| Cliftons Pond |
on Crooked Creek in SW Franklin County. Formed about 1890. Covers approx. 55 acres. Max. depth 16 ft. Named for owners. |
| Cliftonville |
community in N Wilson County near the head of Cattail Branch. Named for Clifton Parker. Post office, 1895-1902. |
| Climax |
community in SE Guilford County. Alt. 824. Est. 1853. Named for its location on high ground. |
| Clinchcross |
community in E McDowell County. Probably named for the nearby Clinchfield Railroad. |