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Place Description
Simpson Branch

rises in SW Union County and flows S into South Carolina, where it enters Cane Creek.

Simpsons Store

community in W Rockingham County served by post office, 1879-1902, which operated in Patrick Simpson's store.

Simpsonville Township

S Rockingham County.

Sims

town in NW Wilson County, was settled before 1908, when a post office was est. Inc. 1913 as Simms; named for W. W. Simms. Reincorporated in 1923 as Sims. A large stone quarry is nearby.

Sims Creek

rises in S Watauga County and flows SW into Boone Fork.

Sincerity

community in NE Union County on Richardson Creek.

Singecat Ridge

NW McDowell County near the head of Buck Creek.

Singletary Lake

E Bladen County, a 572-acre natural lake with a max. depth of 11 ft., 8 in. Named for Richard Singletary, who received a grant of land in Bladen County in 1729. Part of Singletary Lake State Park. Fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. See also Carolina Bays.

Singleton Swamp

rises in NW Beaufort County and flows NW and W into Old Ford Swamp.

Singletons Bay

loam-filled bay in SE Hoke County between Big Marsh Swamp and Little Marsh Swamp.