Parsonsville, North Carolina

Parsonsville is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States, close to North Wilkesboro.[1] NASCAR legend Benny Parsons was raised in the area.[2]

It was named for the Parsons family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. "Parsonsville, North Carolina". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  2. "Former NASCAR champ Parsons succumbs to cancer". ESPN. Associated Press. January 17, 2007. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  3. Byrd, Fay (19 October 2010). Wilkes County Bits and Pieces. Lulu.com. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-557-49244-2.

Coordinates: 36°12′58″N 81°21′44″W / 36.21611°N 81.36222°W / 36.21611; -81.36222


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