community in N Gates County. Alt. 73.

was formed in 1779 from Chowan, Hertford, and Perquimans Counties. Located in the NE section of the state, it is bounded by Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan, and Hertford Counties and the state of Virginia. It was named for Gen. Horatio Gates (1728?-1806), commander of Revolutionary forces that defeated Burgoyne at Saratoga, October 1777. Area: 349 sq. mi. County seat: Gatesville, with an elevation of 40 ft. Townships are Gatesville, Hall, Haslett, Holly Grove, Hunters Mill, Mintonsville, and Reynoldson. The area was explored in 1622 by John Pory, who came down from Jamestown, Va. Produces peanuts, corn, soybeans, cotton, hogs, wood products, and lumber.

See Gatesville.

town and county seat in central Gates County. Alt. 40. Inc. 1830. Known originally as Bennetts Creek Landing and as Gates Courthouse from 1779 until 1830.

central Gates County.

community in NW Caswell County, named for J. M. Gatewood, local resident. A post office operated there, 1884-1907.

See White Cross.

community in NW Gates County on Chowan River. Beach there is a popular picnic area, and boat races are held on the river. Prior to the Civil War, known as Lumberton and center for the manufacture of barrel staves and sawed lumber to be shipped down the river.

See Frank Mountain.

community in W Jackson County on Savannah Creek.