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was proposed as a name for new county by Colonial Assembly in 1762. Name, intended to honor future King George III, was rejected in favor of Bute County, which see.

rises in N New Hanover County and flows NW into Northeast Cape Fear River. Appears in local records as early as 1744, hence probably named for Prince George (1738-1820), who became George III in 1760.

former community in NE Chatham County on New Hope Creek. A post office operated there, 1828-32. See also Cyprett's Bridge.

town in SE Robeson County. Inc. 1796 "on lands of Mary Griffin and William Ashley on Drowning Creek," now Lumber River. Long inactive in municipal affairs. Site approx. 2½ mi. SE of the community of Barnesville.

town in E Johnston County. Inc. 1861 as Boon Hill for the Boon family plantation in the vicinity. Named changed to Princeton in 1873. Alt. 152.

town in central Edgecombe County just S of the Tar River from Tarboro. Settled 1865 by former slaves and called Freedom Hill. Inc. 1885 and named for Turner Prince, a resident. Alt. 58. Scene of massive flooding, 1999, owing to Hurricane Floyd.

community in N Halifax County.

See Ranlo-Rex-Priscilla.

sand-filled bay in SE Sampson County at the head of Wildcat Swamp. See also Carolina Bays.

See Buena Vista.