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Ferguson, North Carolina
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 Ferguson, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Ferguson, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28624
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1020232 |
Ferguson is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. Ferguson is located on North Carolina Highway 268, 12.3 miles (19.8 km) west-southwest of Wilkesboro. Ferguson has a post office with ZIP code 28624.
Attractions
- Whippoorwill Academy and Village, which features a museum relating to Tom Dula and hosts Tom Dooley and Southern/Appalachian Culture Day, Daniel Boone Day, Veterans' Day, and Edith's Barn Music Festival.
- Graves for Tom Dula, Laura Foster, and Anne Melton—three persons involved in a famous murder incident and immortalized in song.
Notable people
- Thomas C. Dula, alleged killer who inspired the "Tom Dooley" folk song.
- Roger Hamby, NASCAR driver
- Morgan Shepherd, NASCAR driver
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