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wilkeswest.jpg
 wilkeswest.jpg755 viewsThis postcard shows a general veiw to the west from Wilkesboro.33333
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wilkescampyard.jpg
 wilkescampyard.jpg621 viewsThis circa 1910 postcard shows the camp ground for wagons travelling through Wilkesboro.33333
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moravianfalls.jpg
 moravianfalls.jpg661 viewsFrom a 1900-1910 postcard.33333
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SamuelJohnsonMonumentonGrizzleTail.jpg
 SamuelJohnsonMonumentonGrizzleTail.jpg568 viewsCourtesy of Nanalee Wrenn nwrenn37@yadtel.net33333
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olddoublecreekchurch.jpg
 Old Double Creek Church671 viewsThis church, of course, is now abandoned. Courtesy of Nanalee Wrenn 33333
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jailwilkes.jpg
 Wilkes Co jail871 viewsWilkes Co jail. "C. M. Elledge, Jailer, Wilkesboro, NC". Josh Pruitt (1871-1950) is in the back, just right of the man in front wearing the hat. Court records show that Josh was in jail in 1921 and 1922 for making moonshine. Courtesy of Jason Duncan
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wilkesboroscene.jpg
 wilkesboroscene.jpg494 viewsThis post card is from the linen era (1930-45)33333
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OldDoubleCreekSchoolHouse.jpg
 OldDoubleCreekSchoolHouse.jpg549 viewsThis building now serves as a community center. Courtesy of Nanalee Wrenn nwrenn37@yadtel.net22222
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wilkessurvey.jpg
 wilkessurvey.jpg1023 viewsPhoto from the late 19th century.22222
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 Mulberry - Cross Roads Primitive Baptist Church748 viewsThis church was established in 1850. Photo by Jeff Weaver, March 2007.22222
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hackettsmill.jpg
 Hackett's Mill639 viewsFrom a 1900-1910 postcard.22222
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giantlumberflume.jpg
 Giant Lumber Flume691 viewsThis is the flume of the Giant Lumber Company, which operated near North Wilkesboro in the early 20th century.22222
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