The story
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From Wikipedia’s history of Wilkinson.
Wilkinson was platted in 1883 by Elnathan and Thomas B. Wilkinson. The Wilkinson post office was established in 1883.
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History · Wilkinson
From Wilkinson’s archive · credits on each photo Wilkinson’s history is mostly unwritten
The public archives hold only 2 old photos of Wilkinson. The rest are in attics, shoeboxes and the historical society. Help start the collection.
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What stands out about Wilkinson’s past
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