Manly is an unincorporated community in Moore County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[1]

History

A post office called Manly was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1959.[2] The community was named for Charles Manly, 31st Governor of North Carolina.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manly, North Carolina
  2. ^ "Moore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 198.

External links

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35°11′09″N 79°22′18″W / 35.18583°N 79.37167°W / 35.18583; -79.37167


Municipalities and communities of Moore County, North Carolina, United States
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