NC Gazetteer

Wyse Forks

Also known as: Wyse's Crossroads, Wise Forks, Wise's Crossroads
A community in Jones County
… community in NW Jones County. Named for local family. Known as Wyse's Crossroads in 1863, when a Civil War engagement took place there on April 28. The battle is referred to variously as Wyse's Crossroads, Dover Crossroads, and First Gum Swamp. See also Gum Swamp.