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site is a part of The
GAGenWeb
project and The
USGenWeb
project devoted solely to the genealogy and history of
Wilkes County. All of the information on this site is
provided free of charge to the researcher. Volunteers are
always needed and welcome. Without you, the site will not
grow as it should. If you would consider volunteering by
transcribing records or submitting material or photographs,
please click on "Volunteers"
to see how you can help. If you would like additional
information on the background of this site, please click on
"About
this Site".
Announcements!!
Salute to Our Fallen Heroes Project
Every
day is memorial day to a soldier. This project is our way of
honoring all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for
our freedom.
Our thoughts and prayers
are with the family members and loved ones of those that
gave their lives to fight for our country.
May God give you peace in your heart and strength to carry
on.
They proudly served their country.
Now, they proudly serve with angel's wings.
Salute to Our Veterans
Every day should be Veterans
day--a special day that every American should take a moment
to reflect, and thank those who serve in our armed forces,
both past and present? This project is our way of
honoring all Veterans who served his or her country for our
freedom. Thank you and God Bless!
Sharing with others
If you have family history, stories, photos, books,
marriages, births & death records. Newspaper clippings such
as obits, birth, wedding, military, wills or other data
about Wilkes County. Send the files to me and I will upload
it. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Add your family surnames so
others can contact you. A great way to find more information
and meet new cousins! Send me an
E-Mail include your surnames and I will add them.
Counties
Surrounding Wilkes County
HISTORY
Wilkes County's first
courthouse served until the current building was completed
in 1904. The new courthouse was built with arches over doors
and windows, and an ornate clock tower. In 1958, the
courthouse's roof and tower were destroyed by a fire.
Subsequently, much of the damage was repaired -- though the
courthouse no longer had its distinctive tower and roof. In
1989, as part of an effort to restore the courthouse to its
pre-1958 appearance, a new tower (although not as tall as
the original) and roof were built. Also in 1989, a rear
addition to the courthouse was constructed.
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new on the Wilkes County Site.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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Georgia, are coordinated by volunteers. At times, some
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