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Tar River

American

[tahr] / tɑr /

a river in NE North Carolina, flowing SE to an estuary on Pamlico Sound. 217 miles (349 km) long.

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Princeville is in a bad spot when it comes to hurricanes because of its position on the Tar River.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2022

For evidence, visit Princeville, N.C., a town of 2,000 on the Tar River.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2018

The Tar River isn’t expected to get as high this time.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2016

The Tar River isn't expected to get as high this time.

From US News • Oct. 13, 2016

Father belonged to Jimmie Privette across Tar River from whar ma lived.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2 by Work Projects Administration

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