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Wiccacanee TownshipN central Northampton County.
Wiccacon Riveris formed by the junction of several small streams in Hoggard Swamp in S Hertford County. It flows E into Chowan River. Approx. 17 mi. long. Appears as Weecaunse Creek on the Moseley map, 1733; as Veecaune Creek on the Collet map, 1770; and as Wiccacon Creek on the Richardson map, 1808. See also Weyanoke Creek.
Wickaconcommunity in S Hertford County.
Wickercommunity in W Cumberland County served by post office, 1887-1903.
Wickham Precinctformed on December 3, 1705, from Bath County, was named for the manor of Temple Wycombe, the home of the Archdale family in Buckinghamshire, England. John Archdale had been governor in 1694-96. In 1712 Wickham Precinct became Hyde County, which see.
Wide Bayswamp in W central Brunswick County; a part of Green Swamp.
Widow Moores CreekSee Moores Creek.
Widow MountainN Wilkes County between Cane Creek and North Prong Roaring River.
Wielcommunity in S Onslow County on the N side of the mouth of Duck Creek.
Wiggins Branchrises in N Swain County and flows SE into Cooper Creek.