About Lizard Lick, NC

Photo by Roger Winstead

News & Observer

Location

Lizard Lick is a small community located about 12 east of Raleigh. It is about 3 miles north of Wendell and 3 miles west of Zebulon. In reality, it is the crossroads of Lizard Lick Road and Highway 97.

Lizard Lick's own signal light

In May of 1997, the state put in a traffic light in Lizard Lick. The News and Observer was there to commerated the event and published an article on the event.

Demographics

Lizard Lick has a unofficial population of 1300 people.

A radio station?

Lizard Lick home to KD4WJD - a short wave radio station.

Nintendo's unveiled game in Lizard Lick

See the unveiling of "Yoshi's Story".

Dupp Bait & Tackle Shop

Yup, the tackle shop.

History

Connie B. Gay

Lizard Lick is the home of Connie B. Gay who is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was born in Lizard Lick, N.C. on August 22, 1914 and died December 4, 1989. His love for country music and business foresige made him a premier force in modern country music. His pioneer use of the term "country music" and registered trademark "Town and Country" were insturmental in bringing country music "uptown." He served as founding president of the Country Music Associated and President of the country Music Foundation.

If you know of additional items concerning Lizard Lick, please pass them on as I would be most interested in letting the world know about this interesting spot.
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