The Town of Wilkesboro, renowned for its scenic beauty, is located along the Yadkin River in the foothills of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Brushy Mountains, is home to MerleFest and is the county seat of Wilkes County.

INCORPORATED: 1847

MOTTO: "Where the Mountains Begin."

POPULATION: 3159 (2000 Census)

AREA: approximately 6.3 square miles (4060 acres)

ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL: Approximately 1000 feet

TAX RATE: $0.40 per $100 valuation