North Wilkesboro is a town in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,382 at the 2020 United States census. North Wilkesboro is located along the Yadkin River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is known as the birthplace and original home of Lowe's Home Improvement and as one of the early centers of stock-car racing. North Wilkesboro Speedway, one of NASCAR's original venues, has played a significant role in the history of the sport since 1947. The town has long used the nickname "Key to the Blue Ridge" due to its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and western North Carolina tourism destinations.
Southeast
North Wilkesboro
Wilkes County, NC
Population
4,349
Walk Score
61 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$606
Median home value
$218,600
Founded
1891
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Downtown Main Street Historic District · listed 2003
Notable landmarks
- Finley, Thomas B., House · listed 2008
- Southern Railway Depot · listed 2004
- Wilkes Hosiery Mills · listed 2008
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