Gazetteer
| Place | Description |
|---|---|
| Roper Springs |
community in NW Halifax County. A mineral spring there was the site of an Indian camp before the arrival of white settlers. A man named Roper later operated a tavern there, hence the name. |
| Roper's Knob |
S Burke County. Alt. 2,200. |
| Roquist Creek |
rises in W Bertie County and flows SE into Cashie River. Many spellings (Rocquis, Rakwis, Rocquist, Roquewhist, etc.) have been used in the past, but Roquist is the accepted spelling. The word is Tuscarora for "turtle." Mentioned in local records as early as 1723. |
| Roquist Pocosin |
SW Bertie County. |
| Roscoe |
community in central Chatham County served by post office, 1883-1926. |
| Rose |
community in N Chatham County served by post office, 1892-1904. |
| Rose Bay |
in Pamlico Sound W of Bell Island in S Hyde County. See also Cecils Harbor. |
| Rose Branch |
rises in central Mitchell County near Burns Mountain and flows W into North Toe River. |
| Rose Creek |
rises in NW Burke County on Rose Mountain and flows SE into Irish Creek. Named for pioneer Rose family. |
| Rose Hill |
town in SW Duplin County. Alt. 89. Settled approx. 1847; inc. 1875. Named for wild roses growing in the vicinity. Produces hogs, lumber, poultry, and wine. |