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Place Description
Howell Creek

rises in central Wayne County and flows SE into Stony Creek.

Howell Swamp

rises in N Greene County and flows SW into Beaman Run. Named for the Howell family, who were living in the vicinity as early as 1769.

Howells Point

a small neck of land on the E side of Lockwoods Folly River just N of the channel of the Intracoastal Waterway in S Brunswick County.

Howellsville

community in central Robeson County served by post office, 1894-1913.

Howes Point

SE Brunswick County on Cape Fear River. Now within the bounds of Sunny Point ammunition depot. Birthplace of Gen. Robert Howe (1732-86).

Howie Mine

former gold mine in W Union County S of East Fork Twelvemile Creek.

Howland Creek

rises in E Carteret County and flows approx. 2.2 mi. SE into Jarrett Bay.

Howlett Creek

rises in E Granville County and flows N into Little Island Creek.

Howsers Creek

rises in central Gaston County and flows E into South Fork Catawba River.

Hoyle

community in NW Randolph County served by post office, 1886-1905.