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Wilkesboro, North Carolina

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Blue Bandana
Jerrod Niemann
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"last night of Merle Fest"

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Everything Near Wilkesboro

7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Old Wilkes County Jail · 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine being locked up in this 1858 jail, now part of the Wilkes Heritage Museum. This sturdy brick building, constructed in 1858, served as the Wilkes County Jail for many years. It was a no-frills kind of place,…

  • Wilkes County Courthouse (North Carolina) · 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Check out that impressive building! The Wilkes County Courthouse has been a landmark here since 1903. Designed by Wheeler, Runge & Dickey, this courthouse is a beautiful example of Classical Revival and Beaux Arts…

  • North Wilkesboro station · 2.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming brick building was once North Wilkesboro's lifeline to the world beyond the mountains. Built in 1914 by the Southern Railway, the North Wilkesboro Depot served as both a passenger and freight station.…

  • Wilkes Hosiery Mills · 2.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    These old brick buildings hold a piece of Wilkes County's industrial past: the Wilkes Hosiery Mills. 1923 marked the beginning, with expansions continuing until 1967. Biberstein & Bowles, a firm from Charlotte, oversaw…

  • Benjamin Hubbard House · 3.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time at this 1778 log house, a rare example of early frontier architecture in North Carolina. This is the Benjamin Hubbard House. The original section of this house was built in 1778. It was a simple,…

  • Dula-Horton Cemetery · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine your family resting here for generations – that's the story of Dula-Horton Cemetery. This peaceful spot has been the final resting place for the Dula-Horton family since 1835.Five generations of the extended…

  • Elkin Creek Mill · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered how communities thrived before grocery stores? You're about to pass a silent witness to that era: the Elkin Creek Mill. This isn't just an old building; it was the beating heart of a bustling,…

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