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

Product Description

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.

Review

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

About the Author

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