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Place Description
Emma

community in central Buncombe County W of Asheville. Alt. 2,075.

Emma Branch

rises in central Buncombe County near Dryman Mountain and flows SE through the community of Emma into Smith Mill Creek.

Emmons Mine

former gold mine in E Davidson County about 5 mi. N of Denton. In 1855 a large gold nugget ("123 penny-weights") was picked up in the vicinity.

Emmons Township

E central Davidson County.

Emory

community in central Warren County.

Emperor Landing

SW Chowan County in the mouth of Chowan River. Probably named for Emperor Moseley, early landowner.

Emperors Island

See Church Island.

Empire

community in E Randolph County served by post office, 1882-1906.

Encas

community in E Wilson County.

Endesokes

See Core Banks.