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Place Description
Georgia Branch

rises in W Madison County and flows E into Spring Creek.

German's Hill

a ridge in NE Caldwell County on which was formerly located a small community (post office name Cilley). Named for Wellborn German, who lived there until 1848.

Germanton

community in S Stokes and N Forsyth Counties. Alt. 662. Est. 1790; charter repealed 1895. County seat of Stokes County from the creation of the county until 1849, when it was divided to form Forsyth County.

Germantown

town in SW Hyde County. Inc. 1791. Named for German Bernard, on whose land the town was laid off. County seat from about 1792 to 1820.

Germany Cove

in central Haywood County on a tributary of Hemphill Creek.

Gerren Branch

rises in S Transylvania County and flows SE into Glady Fork. Also spelled Garren Branch.

Gerren Creek

rises in S Transylvania County and flows NE into East Fork French Broad River.

Gerton

community in NE Henderson County.

Gethsemane

community in N Edgecombe County.

Ghents Creek

rises in N Person County and flows NE into Hyco River.