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Stone Mountain - Stone Mountain is not immediately visible upon entering
the park that bears its name,
but this magnificent 600-foot granite dome is
well worth the wait. Sunlight and shadows dance across a broad tapestry of
stone. White-tailed deer emerge from the security of the forest to graze on
meadow grasses at the mountain's base. The scenery is only one attraction of
the park.
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Town of
North Wilkesboro - North Wilkesboro offers small town
charm, scenic vistas and a multitude of business
opportunities. An unparalleled blend of citizens and
industries work together here for the enrichment and
prosperity of the local area.
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Town of
Wilkesboro -
Wilkesboro NC is a community located along the Yadkin River in the foothills
of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Brushy Mountains. Wilkesboro NC is home
to Merlefest, the Wilkes Art and Heritage Festival, and neighbor to the
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival. The history of Wilkesboro includes such
names and places as Tom Dooley (Dula), the Tory Oak, and the Overmountain
Victory Trail.
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W.
Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir - Ideal area
for water skiing, camping and
hiking. All areas of the
lake are highlighted. There are also several subdivisions in the
lake area, with available homes and land.
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Wilkes Chamber of
Commerce - A great place to find businesses, what's happening in the
county.
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Historic Tour of
Wilkes County -
Wilkesboro is the county
seat of Wilkes County. A Moravian surveying party passed through the area in
1752, and documented that a Cherokee Indian village stood in the old fields.
The Cherokee translation for Mulberry Fields is "Keowee". Keowee was often
used by the Cherokees as a place name during the Colonial Period.
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Visitor's Guide
- An online tour of places to visit while in Wilkes.
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Wilkes Art
Gallery - The Wilkes Art
Gallery has been a driving force in promoting the arts and cultural resource
of Wilkes County for over 40 years. As a thriving non-profit organization,
the Wilkes Art Gallery strives to promote art as a necessary and enriching
component of a well-rounded life.
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Wilkes County
Schools - Wilkes County Schools recognizes
the importance of the wide-spread community involvement
in the education of its youth. Thus, we encourage
and strongly solicit the involvement of the citizens of
Wilkes County to join forces in preparing our young
people to be productive citizens of our community, our
country and the world.
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Wilkes Economic
Development Corporation - The Wilkes
Economic Development Corporation was established to work
with the County, Chamber of Commerce and the two towns of
Wilkesboro and North
Wilkesboro, in an effort to advance
the area's economic growth.
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Wilkes Playmakers
- Information on the local theater company now housed in Benton Hall.
Includes the shows in the current Season, Children's Theater, Seniors On
Stage, Membership.
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Wilkes
United Way - United Way of Wilkes County
works with businesses, community organizations and other
agencies to help address the needs in our community.