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

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Roger L. Payne

The Outer Banks Gazetteer

The History of Place Names from Carova to Emerald Isle

Roger L. Payne

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The University of North Carolina Press
30 March 2021

Place names & gazetteers; History of the Americas

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.

By: Roger L. Payne
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9781469662282
ISBN 10: 1469662280
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 30 March 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roger L. Payne is executive secretary emeritus of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

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

""The ultimate guide to places in the [Outer Banks] area. . . . [A] perfect way to explore the area's history and culture through its many colorful place names.""--North Carolina Libraries ""Payne weaves relevant information about geography, history, nature and economics, along with understanding of the local culture, in with the results of his research and analysis. . . . This is the sort of book anyone who loves the Outer Banks can pick up from time to time, always sure to find something worth reading. It's also the sort of book that will provide valuable history for generations to come.""--Linda Brinson, Greensboro News & Record