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Place Description
Mining Ridge

NW Henderson County, extends SE from Big Knob to Queen Creek.

Mink Neck

community in SE Hertford County.

Minneapolis

community in central Avery County. Post office est. 1911 and named for the city in Minnesota. Inc. 1911; charter repealed 1915. An extensive deposit of asbestos was mined there at one time.

Minneapolis Ridge

central Avery County.

Minnesott Beach

resort area in S Pamlico County on Neuse River. Developed by Hardison family, largely under the direction of Naaman Hardison, after World War I. Named for an Indian word said to mean "land of sky blue water."

Minnie

community in N Mecklenburg County served by post office for about 10 years beginning in 1898. Named for Minnie Barnhardt, first postmaster.

Minor

community in W Cabarrus County served by post office, 1898-1906.

Minpro

community in S Mitchell County on North Toe River.

Mint Branch

rises in central Macon County and flows SW into Mill Creek.

Mint Hill

town in SE Mecklenburg County. Site of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, organized 1770. Inc. 1899, but long inactive in municipal affairs.