Wilkes County
Download or Read eBook Wilkes County PDF written by Misty Bass and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Misty Bass |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0738553085 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780738553085 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Wilkes County by : Misty Bass
Book excerpt: Hardy pioneers settled this area of the North Carolina backcountry in the 18th century. Perhaps best known for illegal whiskey and stock car racing, Wilkes County heritage also lies in agriculture and industry. Farmers toiled the land while industrialists and merchants built houses, businesses, railroads, and services in the county's three municipalities: Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, and Ronda. Major corporations Lowe's and Holly Farms were born here. Americana music is a staple of local culture, with popular festivals like MerleFest drawing international acclaim to the area. The enduring folkways and down-home values of this rural community have long made Wilkes County a place where the roots of family and history run deep.
