The Outer Banks Gazetteer: The History of Place Names from Carova to Emerald Isle

The rich history of North Carolina's Outer Banks is reflected in the names of its towns, geographic features, and waterways. A book over twenty years in the making, The Outer Banks Gazetteer is a comprehensive reference guide to the region's place names--over 3,000 entries in all. Along the way, Roger L. Payne has cataloged an incredible history of beaches, inlets, towns and communities, islands, rivers, and even sand dunes. There are also many entries for locations that no longer exist--inlets that have disappeared due to erosion or storms, abandoned towns, and Native American villages--which highlight important and nearly forgotten places in North Carolina's history. Going beyond simply recounting the facts behind the names, Payne offers information-packed and entertainingly written stories of North Carolina, its coastal geography, and its people.

Perfect for anyone interested in the North Carolina coast, this invaluable reference guide uncovers the history of one of the most-visited areas in the Southeast.

Author: Roger L. Payne
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 03/08/2021
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9781469662282

About the Author
Payne, Roger L.: - Roger L. Payne is executive secretary emeritus of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.