Gazetteer
| Place | Description |
|---|---|
| Martin Bay |
E Pitt County in Tar River. |
| Martin Branch |
rises in SE Durham County and flows N into Lick Creek. |
| Martin County |
was formed in 1774 from Halifax and Tyrrell Counties. Located in the E section of the state, it is bounded by Washington, Beaufort, Pitt, Edgecombe, Halifax, and Bertie Counties. It was named for Josiah Martin (1737-86), last royal governor of North Carolina. The name very likely would have been changed, as were those of other counties named for royal governors, had it not been for the popularity of Alexander Martin, governor in 1782-85 and 1789-92. Area: 482 sq. mi. County seat: Williamston, with an elevation of 60 ft. Townships are Beargrass, Cross Roads, Goose Nest, Griffins, Hamilton, Jamesville, Poplar Point, Robersonville, Williams, and Williamston. Produces tobacco, peanuts, corn, cotton, Irish potatoes, hogs, livestock, poultry, apparel, canned goods, heavy equipment, chemicals, lumber, paper, and textiles. |
| Martin Cove |
S Swain County on Yalaka Creek. |
| Martin Creek |
rises in W Avery County and flows E into Roaring Creek. |
| Martin Knob |
S Watauga County between Green Mountain Branch and Cannon Branch. |
| Martin Mill Creek |
rises in N central Forsyth County and flows S and SW to enter Lowery Mill Creek approx. 1 mi. before it flows into Salem Lake. |
| Martin Ridge |
W Avery County. |
| Martin's Crossroads |
See Conway. |
| Martin's Store |
See Martins Mill. |