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"The North Carolina Gazetteer is a geographical dictionary in which an attempt has been made to list all of the geographic features of the state in one alphabet. It is current, and it is historical as well. Many features and places that no longer exist are included; many towns and counties for which plans were made but which never materialized are also included. Some names appearing on old maps may have been imaginary, but many of them also appear in this gazetteer.

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Place Description
Vernon

community in N Ashe County served by post office, 1892-1907.
Verona

community in central Onslow County. Named as a means of honoring Vera McIntyre, whose husband was one of the builders of the Wilmington and Onslow Railroad. A post office, Aman's Store, was est. in 1854. With the construction of the railroad and the establishment of Verona, the post office was moved there in 1894 and the name was changed. Alt. 49.
Vests

community in W Cherokee County SW of Hiwassee Lake. Named for first postmaster, George Vest.
Veto

community in NW Wake County served by post office, 1893-1900.
Viands

community in central Wilkes County S of the junction of Middle and North Prongs Roaring River. The name means "food" or "provisions."
Vicksboro

community in E Vance and W Warren Counties. Known prior to 1885, and until after 1913, as Coleys Crossroads.
Victoria

former town in central Buncombe County. Inc. 1887; became a part of Asheville, 1905.
Vienna

town in W Forsyth County; inc. 1794, but not now active in municipal affairs.
Vienna Township

W Forsyth County.
Vilas

community in W central Watauga County on Linville Creek. Served by post office since 1885. Alt. 2,811.