Wilkes County Courthouse
Wilkes County Courthouse, Classical Revival courthouse in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
The Wilkes County Courthouse features a grand design with Classical Revival and Beaux Arts architectural elements on East Main Street between Bridge and Broad Streets.
Wheeler & Runge architectural firm designed this governmental building in 1903, establishing a center for legal proceedings in Wilkes County's administration of justice.
The building now houses the Wilkes Heritage Museum, which presents exhibits about early settlement, military history, industry, agriculture, and local traditions.
Visitors can explore the museum collections, take guided tours of the Old Wilkes County Jail from 1859, and visit the Robert Cleveland Log House.
The courthouse grounds include three contributing buildings spread across 3.1 acres within the Downtown Wilkesboro Historic District.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1903
Architects: Wheeler & Runge
GPS coordinates: 36.14861,-81.15194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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