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"The North Carolina Gazetteer is a geographical dictionary in which an attempt has been made to list all of the geographic features of the state in one alphabet. It is current, and it is historical as well. Many features and places that no longer exist are included; many towns and counties for which plans were made but which never materialized are also included. Some names appearing on old maps may have been imaginary, but many of them also appear in this gazetteer.

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Place Description
Lilac

community in S Davidson County served by post office, 1895-1914.
Liledoun

community in central Alexander County on Lower Little River. Founded to produce textiles.
Liles Creek

See Lyle Creek.
Lilesville

town in E Anson County. Inc. 1874. A post office as early as 1827. Named for Nelson P. Liles, local merchant. Alt. 474.
Lilesville Township

E Anson County.
Lilleys Millpond

See Greens Millpond.
Lillian

community in N Wake County.
Lillie

See Lizzie.
Lillington

town and county seat on Cape Fear River, central Harnett County. Inc. 1859; the name was changed from Long Creek Village to Lillington in honor of the Revolutionary War patriot Alexander Lillington (1725-86). Alt. 325. Produces apparel. See also Summerville.
Lillington County

was authorized to be est. in 1859 from a portion of New Hanover County, provided that two-thirds of the qualified voters of Rocky Point Precinct approved. The act was not approved, but Pender County, which see, was later est. in approx. the same area.