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Gradecommunity in NW Alexander County. Alt. approx. 975.
Gradins Stationcommunity in SW Granville County.
Gradycommunity in W Robeson County served by post office, 1890-1904.
Grady TownshipSW Pender County.
Gradyscommunity in SE Wayne County near Buck Marsh.
Graggcommunity in NE Avery County. Probably named for John Gragg, Revolutionary War soldier (buried at Montezuma) or for Gragg Prong, which see, probably also named for him.
Gragg Prongstream, rises in E central Avery County and flows S into Lost Cove Creek.
Graggs Forkrises in NW Caldwell County and flows S into Anthonys Creek.
Grahamcity and county seat, central Alamance County. Laid out in 1849 with the formation of the country to serve as county seat. Inc. 1851. Named for William A. Graham, governor, 1845-49. In the act providing for the town, it was first named Gallatin, then Montgomery, Berry, and finally Graham, as chosen by North Carolina representative Giles Mebane, who introduced the bill to create Alamance County. Alt. 656. Produces textiles, hosiery, and primary metals.
Graham Branchrises in E Cherokee County and flows SE into Slow Creek.