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Place Description
Stanton-Harrold

See South Creek.

Stantonsburg

town in SE Wilson County on Contentnea Creek. Alt. 92. Inc. 1817. Post office name in 1828 was Stantonburgh. Named for Willie J. Stanton, one on the first commissioners, or James Stanton, first mayor. The former community of Moyton, named for Francis M. Moye, on the E outskirts of the town, is now a part of Stantonsburg.

Stantonsburg Township

S Wilson County.

Star

town in E Montgomery County. Inc. 1897. Named by Angus Leach, local merchant, because of the high elevation of the site, visible from all directions. Known first as Hunsucker's Store. Alt. 637. Produces textiles and hosiery.

Star Branch

rises near Oaks Knob, W Avery County, and flows NE into Roaring Creek.

Star Hollow

valley of Star Branch, W Avery County.

Star Peak

See Fox Knob.

Starkey Gap

on the Swain County, N.C.-Sevier County, Tenn., line in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near lat. 35°34'12" N., long. 83°40'15" W.

Starkey Ridge

N Swain County in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near lat. 35°32'58" N., long. 83°37'47" W.

Starkey's Hammock

See The Hammock.