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CARTER FALLS
catch a performance by the Wilkes
Playmakers at historic Benton Hall, fish
along Reddies River right in downtown or
enjoy miles of trail on the Yadkin
River Greenway.
Wilkesboro
Incorporated in 1847, Wilkesboro has served
as the county seat since 1778, when the new
county of Wilkes was formed.

About On the south side of the Yadkin River and
settled more 200 years ago, Wilkesboro
maintains it original layout, with a court-
house square, Main Street and a downtown
the Area section bordered by North, South, East and
West streets, and with Bridge Street leading
to the main highway into town.

Wilkesboro offers laid-back living and plenty
of opportunities for outdoor recreation such
as mountain biking, birding and kayaking.
More Than a Mountain Gateway The city hosts several festivals, including
W ilkes County is a land with deep charming hometowns and warm, friendly MerleFest, which celebrates Americana
music and is held on the Wilkes Community
roots and a strong legacy of
hardworking, entrepreneurial people. neighbors – and that’s just what they find in College campus.
Wilkes County.
Whether you live in one of our communities Ronda
or are just visiting, you will experience a North Wilkesboro Northwest of Wilkesboro and North
thriving and growing community committed Founded to reap the benefits of the railroad Wilkesboro, along the Yadkin River, sits
to maintaining high environmental and provide a commercial center on the the town of Ronda, which is a short drive
standards and preserving its pristine beauty. north side of the Yadkin River, the Town of to Stone Mountain State Park and multiple
North Wilkesboro officially formed in 1891. vineyards and wineries.
Wilkes County
Established in 1777, Wilkes County is a The entrepreneurial roots of the town Local legend says Ronda was named for the
cornerstone of northwest North Carolina have run through its history and live on local estate “Roundabout,” the residence of
and gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. today, from the beginnings of NASCAR Benjamin Cleveland, a colonel in the North
Spread across the eastern foothills of the on the North Wilkesboro Speedway, to Carolina militia during the Revolutionary
famous range, Wilkes is the 13th largest the founding of Lowe’s, to the many small War. Although a small town, Ronda is
county in the state at over 757 square-miles. businesses in the revitalized downtown area. considered one of the state’s hidden gems
due to access to outdoor activities, vineyard
Wilkes County is home to a diverse slate of Arts and outdoors are two other hallmarks festivals and exceptional hospitality.
industries, including Fortune 500 mainstays of North Wilkesboro, each of which are
Tyson Foods and Lowe’s Companies, inspired by the surrounding environment. Moravian Falls
manufacturers of textiles, furniture, and Browse local works in Wilkes Art Gallery, Just south of Wilkesboro, unincorporated
construction materials and agritourism, Moravian Falls derives its name from its 35-
among many others. Wilkes is easily foot waterfall and the Moravian Church that
accessible to major interstates leading to YADKIN RIVER GREENWAY purchased property here in 1753. Moravian
other notable areas in North Carolina, Falls is a popular residential area for families.
including Charlotte, Greensboro and Wilkes Central High School and Central
Winston-Salem, and on to the Wilkes Middle School are in Moravian Falls.
global marketplace.
Other Unincorporated Communities
Wilkes is a hub for culture, arts,
entertainment, festivals and countless • Boomer • Hays
outdoor pursuits. Parents and students • Brushy Mountain • McGrady
experience a high-quality educational system • Clingman • Roaring River
where the next generation is developed to
meet the demands of today’s world. • Cricket • Traphill
• Fairplains • Windy Gap
People move here for a variety of reasons, • Ferguson
but mostly because it is an excellent place to
live, do business and raise a family. Many
are seeking a hospitable place that blends
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