Gazetteer

Alphabetical Glossary Filter

"
3
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Place Description
Smith's Corner

community in S central Camden County. Named for a physician who practiced there about 1840-70. Alt. 10.

Smith's Creek

See Oriental.

Smith's Ferry

See Hinton's Quarter.

Smith's Point

See Mauls Point.

Smith's Store

See Albemarle.

Smitheys Creek

rises in W Wilkes County and flows S into W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. Prior to 1962 the spelling was Smithies Creek.

Smithfield

town and county seat, central Johnston County on Neuse River. County court first held at the site in August 1771, when it became the county seat. Known as Johnston Court House until 1777, when it was est. as Smithfield. Named for John Smith, owner of land on which the town developed. The legislature met there in 1779. Produces textiles, apparel, lumber, electronic components, and processed meat. Alt. 155. See also Hinton's Quarter. Home of Ava Gardner Museum.

Smithfield Township

central Johnston County.

Smithies Creek

See Smitheys Creek.

Smiths

community in S central Brunswick County.