Record #:

11375

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Headquartered in North Wilkesboro, in Wilkes County, Jenkins Wholesale Supply is the leading independent building material wholesaler in the Southeast. C. E. Jenkins Sr. founded the company in 1912, and in 1949, it expanded from hardware items into building products and later into manufacturing.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 32 Issue 11, Nov 1974, p178-179, il

Subject(s):

Building materials industry--North Wilkesboro; Jenkins Wholesale Supply (North Wilkesboro)