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Place Description
Garland Gap

central Mitchell County on Pumpkin Patch Mountain.

Garlington's Island

a spur of high land containing approx. 250 acres extending from the center of Camden County through North River Pocosin to a point on Crooked Creek 2 mi. from North River. Named because it was the site of the home of Capt. James S. Garlington, commander of two companies raised for service in the War of 1812. Also known as Garrenton's Island.

Garner

town in S Wake County. Settled about 1800. Inc. 1883 as Garner's Station, named for founder, H. C. Garner. Charter repealed 1891; reincorporated in 1905 as Garner.

Garner Branch

rises in E Davidson County a short distance N of Denton and flows S into Yadkin River.

Garner Cove

S Haywood County on the head of Raccoon Creek.

Garner's Ford

community in NE Rutherford County served by post office, 1828-1933.

Garner's Station

See Garner.

Garners Store

community on the Randolph-Moore county line.

Garnett

community in W Rutherford County served by post office, 1884-96.

Garr Island

in the waters of Pamlico Sound off the N tip of Pea Island, E Dare County.