Capturing Catawba County

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CapturingCatawba County
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CapturingCatawba County
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Capturing Catawba County was developed by a group
of educators from Catawba County Schools during a
week long summer 2000 staff development workshop
(Camp Catawba). The purpose of Capturing
Catawba County is to help people learn more about
Catawba County while taking a virtual walk
through our beautiful county. The participants
are as follows Denise Arndt, Norma Bentley,
Jennifer Childres, Diane Clark, Becky Gladden,
Karen Harris, Kelly Johnson, Mary Lail, Carol
Lundeen, Connie Redus, Kathy Tubach, and Susan
Winstead. Instructors Gary Towery, Jeff Kautz,
Linda McCray, and Donna Rudisill. You will also
find a version of this project on our web page
http//www.catawba.k12.nc.us
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Catawba County is located in the foothills
of North Carolina. It was established in 1842
and was once a part of Lincoln County. The name
Catawba comes from the Native America tribe
called Catawba.
A special thanks to Catawba County Government for
this map of North Carolina.
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Catawba County Historical Sites
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• Firefighters Museum 5. McKenzies Camp Meeting
• Old St. Pauls Church 6. Balls Creek Camp
  Meeting
• Newton Courthouse 7. Motts Grove Camp Meeting
• Bunker Hill Covered Bridge 8. Murrays Mill

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Catawba County Museum of History
The Catawba County Museum of History is located
in downtown Newton at the sight of the former
1924 courthouse. http//www.catawbahistory.org
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Bunker Hill Covered Bridge
Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is located on old Hwy
70 near Claremont.
Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is located on old HWY
70 near Claremont.
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Firefighter's Museum
This museum is located on Herman-Sipe Road in
Conover, and it shows the history of firefighting
at its best.
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McKenzie's Grove
Balls Creek
Catawba County Camp Meetings
Motts Grove
Brief History of Camp Meeting
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Brief History of Camp Meeting During the
1800s, there were no resident ministers, and
families lived on farms that were great distances
from each other. A group people of the Methodist
faith wanted to have a camp meeting that would
allow the folks to fellowship together while
attending religious services. The group decided
upon a camp meeting that would take place in
August, it would run for one to two weeks, and
people of all faiths would be invited to attend.
Due to the popularity of camp meeting, many
of the folks built their own permanent wooden
tents (that look like cabins) to house their
families. A wooden arbor, located at the center
of the campground, was built for their religious
services. Camp meeting is an important part
of Catawba Countys culture. Today, it remains
an annual tradition for many who live in or visit
Catawba County.
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Historic
Houses
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Dr. Fred Y. Long House and Medical Office
Dr. Longs medical office was built in the 1910s,
and it is listed on the National Registry of
Historical Places. The office is located across
the street from the main house in Catawba.
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The James H. Trollinger House, located in
Catawba, is the most striking Gothic Revival
dwelling in Catawba County. It was constructed
in 1875.
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Government and Townships
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Government
The Government Center is home to the county
manager and county commissioners.
The Justice Center houses the Sheriffs
Department and County Courthouse. Visit their
website at www.co.catawba.nc.us
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Catawba County Townships
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A special thank you to Catawba Countys GIS group
for this map.
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Hickory Hickory is located in the western
part of Catawba County. It is the largest city
in our county with over 34,000 people residing
there. Hickory is the economic, social, and
cultural center of the Catawba Valley. In 1998,
Money Magazine recognized Hickory as the Most
Livable Place to Live. Twice it has been named
an All America City.
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Conover Conover is located in the center of
Catawba County. It is believed that the name came
from a mispronunciation of the Italian sculptor's
name, Conova. This area currently houses
approximately 7,000 residents. There is a wide
variety of industries in this section of the
county.
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Catawba The town of Catawba is located in
the eastern section of the county. Originally
named Catawba Station, it was a railroad stop
between Asheville and Salisbury beginning in the
1850s. The town established itself around the
activity of the railroad, which is still in
operation today. There are approximately 650
current residents.
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Claremont Claremont, originally known as
Charlotte Crossing in the 1880s, is located in
the mid-eastern portion of the county. The name
was changed to Claremont in 1893. There are
approximately 1,100 residents. The area houses a
wide array of industries fiber optics,
furniture, packaging, trucking, etc.
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Education
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Catawba County Schools

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Catawba County Schools has twenty-four
schools with two more under construction. Dr.
Ann Hart is our superintendent. There are two
other schools systems located in Catawba County.
They are Newton City and Hickory City. Catawba
County is also home to Lenoir-Rhyne College and
Catawba Valley Community College.
http//www.catawba.k12.nc.us
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CATAWBA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Mt. View
Oxford
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Sherrills Ford
St. Stephens
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Startown
Sweetwater
Webb A. Murray
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CATAWBA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Jacobs Fork Middle School
H. M. Arndt Middle School
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River Bend Middle School
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Mill Creek Middle School
C.H. Tuttle Middle School
Click here for Mill Creeks web page
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CATAWBA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS
Fred T. Foard High School
Maiden High School
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St. Stephens High School
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Bunker Hill High School
Bandys Hill High School
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Lenoir-Rhyne College
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Catawba Valley Community College
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Agriculture
Hunsucker
Sigmon
Gladden
Cline
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Ira Cline Farm
The Ira Cline Farm is located on Lee Cline Road
in Conover. Take your family to their annual
Strawberry Festival that takes place in May.
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Edd Sigmons Windmill Acres
You will have lots of fun as you tour the museum
that contains displays of antique farm equipment
and tools.
Big Edds Early Farm Days is held yearly on
Fathers Day weekend.
Edd Sigmons Farm is located on Hwy 16 in Newton.
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Business Industry
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Business Industry Business and Industry
in Catawba County is very diverse. Our county
produces many types of textile products, such as
hosiery and fabrics. As for the technology
sector, Catawba County is often referred to as
Telecom Valley because it is home to three of
the top producers of fiber optic cable
CommScope, Alcatel and Corning Cable System
(Siecor). Due to the number of furniture
companies and outlets found here, Catawba County
has also been called the Furniture Capital of
the World. These a just a few of the many
businesses and industries that you will find in
our county.
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Textiles
Textile manufacturing is a major industry in
Catawba County.
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Fiber Optic Technology
Corning Cable System CommScope are two of the
worlds largest producers of fiber optic cable.
They are also the top two employers in Catawba
County.
CommScope
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Furniture
Catawba County is home to a variety of furniture
companies. Many international visitors come to
our county to purchase their furniture.
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Hickory Metro Convention Center
Click here to visit Hickory Metro Center web
site. http//www.ci.hickory.nc.us/convention_cente
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Restaurants
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Catawba County offers many different cuisines to
whet your appetite. In the Hickory area you will
find over 45 restaurants within a 2 mile radius.
There are family owned restaurants as well as
major restaurant chains.
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Hotels and Motels
If you are looking for employment or a place to
stay, Hickory is home to lots of great major
hotel and motels.
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Many families, schools and businesses are
actively involved in Catawba Countys recycling
program.
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Stick With The Pros!
Shurtape Technology produces adhesive tapes and
is another major industry in Catawba County.
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Transportation
As you travel around Catawba County, you will be
able to choose your favorite mode of
transportation Piedmont Wagon, Hickory Cab, or
Hickory Limousine Service. If you are going on a
trip, contact the Hickory Regional Airport,
Christian Tours, or SunTours.
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Christian Tours
Christian Tours is a beautiful place to visit as
well as a great company to contact for your
travel needs.
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Travel with Sun Tours to exciting places
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Catawba County has four local news publications
and six radio stations. The Catawba Valley has
access to the World Wide Web provided by several
internet providers as well as cable modem service
through Charter Communications.
MEDIA
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Recreation of Catawba County
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Catawba County offers a variety of cultural
experiences for its citizens and visitors. One
can find the Science Center, the Art Museum, and
the Patrick Beaver Library, conveniently located
on the SALT Block in Hickory. These facilities
work closely with educators and students by
offering exciting workshops and programs that
support the North Carolina Standard Course of
Study.
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The Patrick Beaver Memorial Library offers the
latest in technology and print resources.
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Thanks to the constantly changing exhibits, there
is always something new to see at the Science
Center and the Art Museum.
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If you want the smell of peanuts and popcorn,
head to L.P. Frans Stadium and enjoy a baseball
game with the Hickory Crawdads.
If its speed you like, take in a race at
NASCAR's oldest track, the Hickory Motor Speedway.
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For live entertainment, food, and fun, come to
downtown Hickory on Friday nights in spring and
summer for Hickory Alive.
Take in a movie at one of the local movie
theaters, or showcase your talent by auditioning
for the Hickory Community Theatre or the Green
Room Productions.
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For the athletically inclined, knock them down at
Pin Station Bowling Lanes.
Swim at Kool Park Pool or the YMCA pools.
Enjoy swimming, skiing, and boating at Lake
Norman, Lake Lookout, and Lake Hickory.
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The beauty of the county is showcased in its
thirty-nine parks. Feed the ducks at Glenn Hilton
and ride your horses or bikes at Catawba County's
newest park, River Bend. Enjoy the walking trail
or catch a performance at the amphitheater at
Southside Park.
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Shopping
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If you are shopping out of necessity or
simply because it is your hobby, you will find
anything you need here in Catawba County. The
kids can ride the carousel after finishing a meal
in the Food Court at the Valley Hills Mall.
Trying to find that special, one-of-a-kind
outfit? There is an assortment of shops, which
include locally owned boutiques and national
chain stores. You will also find lots of
furniture in Hickory, the Furniture Capital of
the World.
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Churches
Churches play a major part in the lives of many
people in Catawba County. You will find Lutheran,
Methodist, Baptist and many other denominations.
There are 237 Protestant, 1 Jewish and 2 Catholic
places of worship.
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Health Care
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Hospitals in Catawba County
Catawba Memorial Hospital and Frye Regional
Medical Center serve the people of Catawba County
as well as the surrounding counties.
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Extended Care in Catawba County
There are many levels of health care available in
Catawba County. Retirement homes and assisted
living facilities are widely available.
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Catawba County Facts
Area 413.8 square miles Climate Hickory
Airport station the annual mean temperature is
58.4 F January mean temperature, 37.9 July mean
temperature, 77 F. The annual mean rainfall is
49.38 inches and snowfall, 11.1
inches. Population in 1990 118,412 Population
Estimate 1996 128,055 Form of Government
county manager with a five member board of
commissioners County Seat Newton, named for
Isaac Newton Wilson who introduced the bill in
1842 to create Catawba County
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Catawba County Facts
Towns and Cities Hickory, Conover, Catawba,
Claremont, Maiden, Brookford, Longview,
Newton Agricultural Products beef and dairy
cattle, livestock feed, horticulture, hay,
nurseries, corn, sorghum, swine,
poultry Industrial Products furniture,
textiles, tape, cables, telecommunications
equipment, elastic yarn, metal components Minerals
beryl, soapstone, graphite, corundum Early
Settlers Catawban, German, Swiss, Scotch-Irish,
African
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Catawba County Internet Links
Government Justice Center www.co.catawba.nc.us T
ownships Hickory www.ci.hickory.nc.us Brookford
www.townofbrookford.com Newton
www.ci.newton.nc.us Transportation Piedmont
Wagon www.co.catawba.nc.us Hickory Limousine
Services www.hickorylimo.com Christian Tours
www.burkechristiantours.com Catawba County
Chamber of Commerce www.catawbachamber.org
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Catawba County Internet Links
Recreation/Entertainment Longhorn Steak House
www.Longhornsteakhouse.com Geppetos
www.hickoryonline.com/Geppetos Texas Roadhouse
www.texasroadhouse.com Garden Café
www.hickoryonline.com/gardencafe/index.htm Hickory
Crawdads www.hickorycrawdads.com Hickory Motor
Speedway www.hickoryspeedway.com Riverbend Park
www.co.catawba.nc.us/depts/planning/rivrmain.htm
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
www.ci.hickory.nc.us/library Catawba Science
Center www.catawbascience.org Health Care Frye
Regional Medical Center http//www.fryemedetr.com/
Abernathy Center www.ucrh.org Catawba Memorial
Hospital www.catawbamemorial.org
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Catawba County Internet Links
Business Corning Cable System (Siecor) www.cornin
g.com/cablesystems CommScope www.commscope.com Ce
ntury Furniture www.centuryfurniture.com Gateway
Center www.gatewaycenter.net Hickory Metro
Center www.hickorymetro.com Furniture
Mart www.furnituremart.com Catawba Furniture
Mall www.catawbafurniture.com State Employeess
Credit Union www.ncsecu.org
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Catawba County Internet Links
Media Charter Communications www.chartercom.com H
ickory Daily Record www.hickoryrecord.com/ Wave
Communications www.twave.net WHKY
www.whky.com Historical Catawba County Historical
Association www.catawbahistory.org Education Cata
wba County Schools www.catawba.k12.nc.us Hickory
City Schools www.hickory.k12.nc.us Newton-Conover
City Schools www.nccs.k12.nc.us Lenoir-Rhyne
College www.lrc.edu Catawba Valley Community
College www.cvcc.cc.nc.us
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