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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Machelhe Island
- ↑ Lacey, Theresa Jensen (1 October 2002). Amazing North Carolina. Thomas Nelson Inc. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-4185-3840-8.
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