Gazetteer

community in W Jones County served by post office, 1836-1902. Mentioned in a letter from James Iredell to his wife dated May 17, 1782. Named for a plant (Peltandra virginica or Orontium aquaticum) whose roots were cooked and eaten by the Indians.

rises in NW Hoke County and flows NW into James Creek.

rises in S Lenoir County and flows SE into W Jones County, where it becomes less well defined and more of a true swamp. The swamp is drained to the E by Tuckahoe Creek.

W Jones County.

community in E Gaston County on Catawba River. Tuckasege Ford over the river was nearby. It is mentioned in local records as early as 1780 and appears on the Price map, 1808. Tuckasege Ferry there was in operation in the early years of the twentieth century.

community in central Jackson County at junction of West Fork Tuckasegee River with Tuckasegee River. Named for Cherokee Indian word meaning "crawling terrapin." Alt. 2,184.

W Jackson County on West Fork Tuckasegee River. The construction of Lake Thorpe stopped the flow of water, and the falls are no longer noticeable. Formerly the water plunged 60 ft. and then split into two 25 ft. cataracts. Also known as High Falls of the Tuckasegee.

in central Jackson County on West Fork Tuckasegee River. Formed in 1950; covers 2 acres and has max. depth of 90 ft. Used for fishing, boating, and as a power source. Open to the public.

is formed in SE Jackson County by the junction of Panthertown and Greenland Creeks and flows NW through central Jackson County and into Swain County, where it enters Little Tennessee River. Named for the Cherokee Indian town Tsiksitsi, which stood beside the river; the word means "crawling terrapin," referring to the sluggish movement of the water.

rises in S Craven County and flows NE into mouth of Slocum Creek.