Blaine | community in NW Montgomery County. Known as Post Oak prior to 1884, when it was renamed in honor of James G. Blaine (1830-93), Republican nominee for president. Served by post office, 1884-1934. |
Blaine Branch | rises in central Macon County and flows NE into Cartoogechaye Creek. |
Blaine Knob | S Macon County between Jones Creek and North Fork [Skeenah Creek]. |
Blair Channel | in Carteret and Hyde Counties, a navigable lane in Ocracoke Inlet running N and S between Wallace Channel and Teaches Hole. Appears on the Price survey of Ocracoke Inlet, 1795, as Ship Channel. |
Blair Creek | rises in S Clay County and flows NE into Hiwassee River. |
Blair Fork | rises in central Caldwell County and flows S and SW into Lower Creek. |
Blake | community in central Sampson County served by post office, 1898-1905. |
Blake Mountain | on the Henderson-Polk county line. |
Blake Mountain | S Buncombe County N of Skyland. |
Blakeley County | On November 28, 1817, the General Assembly attempted to create a county by the name from a portion of Rowan County. It was intended to honor War of 1812 naval hero Johnston Blakely. |