Wilkes County, North Carolina: A Brief History

What do NASCAR, Tom Dula and Lowe s Home Improvement have in common? They all came from Wilkes County, North Carolina. The foothills of Wilkes County are a region of unsurpassed beauty and captivating history. Cradled by the Blue Ridge and watered by the Yadkin River, the county has faced the Revolution and Civil War, cheered on moonshiner and revenuer alike and struggled mightily to become the North Carolina jewel it is today. Join local historians Jennifer Pena and
Laurie Hayes as they tell the story of a county steeped in
tradition and immersed in history."

Author: Jennifer L. Pena

Publisher: History Press Library Editions

Publication Date: Mar 11, 2008

Number of Pages: 130 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1540218023

ISBN-13: 9781540218025