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Lenox Castleformer resort in SE Rockingham County. A tavern, baths, store, and springs made it a popular spa; probably operated prior to 1800, but flourished from 1803 until after 1844. Named for John Lenox, who advertised his tavern as "The Castle of Thundertontrenck" in 1804. A post office as late as 1882.
Lenox Pointextends from the mainland of S Carteret County into North River Thorofare E of the limits of Beaufort. Also once known as Titus Point.
Lenoxvillea proposed town chartered in 1816 to be laid out on the lands of James McKinlay in S Carteret County E of Beaufort at present-day Lenox Point. Apparently it was never developed. A contemporary manuscript map of Lenoxville is in the North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Lens KnobW Surry County near Saddle Mountain Creek.
Lentoncommunity in S Rockingham County served by post office, 1889-90.
Lentzcommunity in W Rowan County served by post office, 1886-1902.
Lenztoncommunity in W Richmond County.
Leocommunity in S Stanly County served by post office, 1858-1907.
LeoSee Skinnersville.
Leonardcommunity in central Madison County served by post office, 1889-1901.