Roquist Creek
Also known as: Rocquis Creek, Rakwis Creek, Rocquist Creek, Roquewhist Creek
… rises in W Bertie County and flows SE into Cashie River. Many spellings (Rocquis, Rakwis, Rocquist, Roquewhist, etc.) have been used in the past, but Roquist is the accepted spelling. The word is Tuscarora for "turtle." Mentioned in local records as early as 1723.
