| Nelson Branch | rises in W Haywood County and flows NE into Cataloochee Creek. |
| Nelson Branch | rises in E central Union County and flows NE into Rays Fork. |
| Nelson Cove | extends SE from Sassafras Ridge to Snowbird Creek in S Graham County. |
| Nelson Creek | See East Nelson Creek; West Nelson Creek. |
| Nelson Ridge | central Clay County between Vineyard Mountain and Tusquitee Creek. |
| Nelsons Old Ferry | See Graves Ferry. |
| Nelsonville | See Grimesland. |
| Nero | community in NW Wake County served by post office, 1900-1904. |
| Ness Creek | rises in N New Hanover County and flows SW into Cape Fear River. |
| Nestor | community in NW Davie County served by post office, 1886-1905. |