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WILKES COUNTY

County History: Formed in 1777 from Surry County and the District of Washington.  Named for John Wilkes, member of the English Parliament who spoke in favor of American political rights during the Revolution.


Population:
(U.S. Census)
1900 26,872
1920 32,644
1940 43,003
1960 45,269
1980 58,657
2000 65,632
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