Wilton, North Carolina

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Wilton, North Carolina

Wilton is an unincorporated community in southern Granville County, North Carolina, United States. [1] It lies north of Grissom and is the former home of Wilton High School. The main intersection at the corner of NC Hwy 56 & NC Hwy 96 is the home of Adriano's Pizzeria, Wilton Grill, Dollar General and 76 Gas Station.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wilton, North Carolina
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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