North Carolina Gazetteer browse
| Place | Description |
|---|---|
| Washington County | was formed in 1799 from Tyrrell County. Located in the E section of the state, it is bounded by Tyrrell, Hyde, Beaufort, Martin, and Bertie Counties and by Albemarle Sound. It was named for George Washington (1732-99). Area: 420 sq. mi. (336, land; 84, water). County seat: Plymouth, with an elevation of 21 ft. Townships are Lees Mills, Plymouth, Scuppernong, and Skinnersville. Produces tobacco, peanuts, corn, soybeans, wheat, Irish potatoes, wood products, seafood, hogs, livestock, lumber, and paper. |
| Washington County | now in Tennessee, was created from the District of Washington, which see, in 1777. North Carolina ceded its SW territory to the federal government in 1789. |
| Washington Creek | rises in N Jackson County and flows N into Soco Creek. |
| Washington Creek | rises in N Pender County and flows NE into Northeast Cape Fear River. First known as Hamilton Creek for Malatiah Hamilton, who laid out a town near its mouth about 1740; the town became South Washington, which see. |
| Washington Ferry | See Princeton. |
| Washington Forks | community in central Craven County. |
| Washington Heights | community in W Beaufort County adjacent to and NE of the city of Washington. |
| Washington Park | town in W Beaufort County. Inc. 1923. Adjoins the city of Washington on the e. |
| Washington Township | NW Beaufort County. |
| Washington Township | NE Guilford County. Named for George Washington. |