in the tidal-marsh islands of Bear Banks, SE Onslow County. Named for the pheasants formerly found there. Known also as Nicks Creek for Nick Moore.

See Hertford.

community in N McDowell County.

community in N McDowell County near present site of Little Switzerland, which see.

community in N Rowan County served by post office, 1884-1904.

community in N Robeson County on Richland Swamp. Settled 1796-99; site of an early private academy.

W central Robeson County.

S Swain County between Yalaka Creek and Little Yalaka Creek.

rises in E Haywood County and flows E into Fines Creek.

rises in NW Bladen County and flows S into Cape Fear River.