Luke Skywalker riding a tauntaun mount on Hoth Sure-footed and furry, the Tauntauns were well-adapted to the daytime temperature on Hoth, although they could not handle the chilling extremes of the night, which could often reach below -60Â°C.
Sponsored Topics. Wilkesboro is a town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,159 at the 2000 census, and it is the second largest municipality in the county. The 2010 Census listed the town's population at 3,044.
Downtown Wilkesboro features several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This pedestrian-friendly town hub includes walking tours of the area. Some of the historic sites include the Old Wilkes County Courthouse, built in 1902, and the Finley Law Office, built in the late 19th century. Across from the law office is the Tory Oak Site.