"Wilkes County" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Both counties are named after John Wilkes. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Wilkes County}} Wilkes County
  1. One of 159 counties in Georgia, United States. County seat: Washington. Categories (place): Counties of Georgia, USA, Places in Georgia, USA, Places in the United States
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  2. One of 100 counties in North Carolina, United States. County seat: Wilkesboro. Categories (place): Counties of North Carolina, USA, Places in North Carolina, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Wilkes_County-en-name-x3wBm9g- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 70

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