Martins Creek, North Carolina

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Martins Creek Community Church, established in 1860, pictured on Jan. 22, 2023 Martins Creek Community Church, established in 1860, pictured on Jan. 22, 2023.jpg
Martins Creek Community Church, established in 1860, pictured on Jan. 22, 2023

Martins Creek is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina. [1]

History

The community takes its name from nearby Martin Creek. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martins Creek, North Carolina
  2. "Community Backstory". Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.

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