Black River (North Carolina)
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The Black River is a tributary of the Cape Fear River
, approximately 50 mi (80 km) long, in southeastern North Carolina
in the United States
.
It is formed in southern Sampson County
, approximately 15 mi. (24 km) south of Clinton
, by confluence of two creeks: Great Coharie and Six Runs
. It flows SSE, receiving the South River
approximately 30 mi (48 km) south of Clinton. It flows southeast through Pender County, past the Moores Creek National Battlefield
, and joins the Cape Fear approximately 10 mi (16 km) northwest of Wilmington
, near the broadening of the Cape Fear into a tidal estuary.
Cape Fear River
The Cape Fear River is a long blackwater river in east central North Carolina in the United States. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Fear, from which it takes its name. The overall water quality of the river is continuously measured and monitored by and conducted by the , , and the...
, approximately 50 mi (80 km) long, in southeastern North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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It is formed in southern Sampson County
Sampson County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 63,431 people, 22,624 households, and 16,214 families residing in the county. The population density was 67.1 people per square mile . There were 26,476 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile...
, approximately 15 mi. (24 km) south of Clinton
Clinton, North Carolina
Clinton is the county seat of Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. The population of Clinton is 8,639 according to the 2010 US Census. Clinton is named for American Revolution General Richard Clinton.-History:...
, by confluence of two creeks: Great Coharie and Six Runs
Six Run Creek
Six Run Creek is a tributary of the Black River, approximately long, in southeastern North Carolina in the United States.It rises in northeastern Sampson County, approximately north of Clinton and flows generally south. In southern Sampson County, approximately south of Clinton, it joins Great...
. It flows SSE, receiving the South River
South River (North Carolina)
For other places named South River, see South River .The South River is a tributary of the Black River, approximately 75 mi long, in southeastern North Carolina in the United States....
approximately 30 mi (48 km) south of Clinton. It flows southeast through Pender County, past the Moores Creek National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield is a United States National Battlefield managed by the National Park Service. The park commemorates the 1776 victory by 1,000 Patriots over about 800 Loyalists at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge. The battle dashed the hopes of Province of North Carolina Royal...
, and joins the Cape Fear approximately 10 mi (16 km) northwest of Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
, near the broadening of the Cape Fear into a tidal estuary.