Record #:

14555

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

A travelogue from June 1946 through the western portion of the state records lesser known towns tucked away in the mountains. Departing from Raleigh, the writer stopped in North Wilkesboro, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Boone, Blowing Rock, and Lenoir. Brief sketches of the local businesses, history, and scenery are described for each destination.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 5, June 1946, p3-5, il

Subject(s):

Boone--Description and travel; West Jefferson--Description and travel; Blowing Rock--Description and travel; Lenoir--Description and travel; North Wilkesboro--Description and travel; Jefferson--Description and travel

Record #:

17008

Author(s):

Coates, Albert

Abstract:

North Wilkesboro, founded in 1890 and located in Wilkes County, is featured in The State's series on North Carolina cities. Among the topics are farming and the Champion Poultry Farm, the school system, industry, and a very progressive Kiwanis Club.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 19, Oct 1937, p23-32, il, por

Subject(s):

North Wilkesboro--Description and travel; North Wilkesboro--Economic conditions

Record #:

11756

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

North Wilkesboro, at forty years of age, is a relatively young town in North Carolina. Yet in that time its population has grown to almost 7,000, and it has developed into one of the outstanding business towns in the western part of the state.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 13, Aug 1934, p20-22

Subject(s):

North Wilkesboro--History; North Wilkesboro--Description and travel