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Wilkerson Creekrises in W Hyde County and flows NW approx. 1½ mi. into Pungo River. Its lower course forms part of the channel of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Wilkerson Crossroadscommunity in W Wilson County N of Contentnea Creek.
Wilkes Countywas formed in 1778 from Surry County and the District of Washington. Located in the NW section of the state, it is bounded by Yadkin, Iredell, Alexander, Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and Surry Counties. It was named for John Wilkes (1727-97), English political leader who championed American rights at the time of the Revolution. Area: 765 sq. mi. County seat: Wilkesboro, with an elevation of 1,042 ft. Townships are Antioch, Beaver Creek, Boomer, Brushy Mountains, Edwards, Elk, Jobs Cabin, Lewis Fork, Lovelace, Moravian Falls, Mulberry, New Castle, North Wilkesboro, Reddies River, Rock Creek, Somers, Stanton, Trap Hill, Union, Walnut Grove, and Wilkesboro. Produces corn, wheat, oats, tobacco, apples, peaches, glass products, hay, poultry, livestock, hogs, furniture, mirrors, textiles, apparel, hosiery, and crushed stone.
Wilkes Coveat the head of Iotla Creek in central Macon County.
Wilkes Gapcentral Macon County at the head of Iotla Creek.
Wilkes Mill Pondin E Richmond County drains into Gum Swamp Creek.
Wilkesborotown and county seat in S central Wilkes County on Yadkin River. North Wilkesboro, which see, lies just across the river. Laid out by 1801; inc. 1847. Took its name from the county. Wilkes Community College, est. 1967, is there. Alt. 1,042.
Wilkesboro ReservoirSee W. Kerr Scott Reservoir.
Wilkesboro Townshipcentral Wilkes County.
Wilkie GapS Swain County on Licklog Creek.