Wilkes County has a colorful history involving well-known personalities like Daniel Boone, Tom Dula, Eng & Chang (original Siamese twins), and many others.  The following links will provide you with a bit of that information.  If you wish to delve further into Wilkes County History, please contact Wilkes County Public Library at: (336)838-2818 or Old Wilkes, Inc. at (336)667-3712.

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• Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Virtual History Tour
• Old Wilkes, Inc.
• Town of Wilkesboro
  • Wilkesboro History
  • The Tory Oak