Memorial Avenue

North Wilkesboro's Civic League dedicated this street, renamed Memorial Avenue, to honor Wilkes County natives who gave their lives in World War I. A monument was erected with these men's names, and one maple tree was planted for each of them. In 1999, the Memorial Avenue Tree Committee was formed to revitalize and maintain the avenue and to ensure that the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice would continue to live on. Accordingly, 55 'Green Mountain' sugar maples were planted to replace the existing trees. On November 11, 2000, Memorial Avenue was rededicated with the unveiling of a restored monument featuring an updated plaque identifying all Wilkes natives known to have died in service during the Great War.

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina · United States