| Kirkland Gap | N Graham County between Yellow and Fax Creeks; the Appalachian Trail passes through the gap. |
| Kirklin Creek | rises in central Cherokee County and flows NW into Hiwassee River. |
| Kirkpatrick | former community in central Guilford County, now a part of the city of Greensboro. |
| Kirksey | community in SE McDowell County S of Marion near Rutherford county line at Cane Creek. Named for local family. Served by post office, 1895-1911. |
| Kit Creek | rises in W Wake County and flows NW into Chatham County, where it enters Northeast Creek. |
| Kit Swamp | rises in N Craven County and flows SW into Little Swift Creek. |
| Kitchen | community in N central Halifax County. |
| Kitchen Branch | rises in NE Buncombe County near Sourwood Gap and flows SW through Montreat into Flat Creek. |
| Kitchin | community in N Halifax County served by post office, 1893-1909. |
| Kitchin Branch | rises in N Jackson County and flows SE into Scott Creek. |