Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Daniel Boone's Trail
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 11, 2025
1. Daniel Boone's Trail Marker
from
North Carolina to Kentucky
1769
Erected by N.C. Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 36° 8.916′ N, 81° 9.076′ W. Marker is in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and East Main Street (North Carolina Route 18/268), on the left when traveling north on Broad Street. The marker is at ground level in a planter, southeast of the historic Wilkes County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1902 Broad St, Wilkesboro NC 28697, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smithey Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Wilkes County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Benbow & Tomlinson Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Wilkes County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkes County Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson-Hubbard House (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by Mark Parker, October 11, 2025
2. Daniel Boone's Trail Marker at intersection of East Main and Broad streets
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
