In the 1850s, Henry Robinson build a log tavern at the location of what was to become the city of Hickory Tavern in 1863, which was later shortened to Hickory. The Catawba County city is home to one of the oldest furniture manufacturers in the United States, Hickory White, formerly known as Hickory Manufacturing Company.
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Catawba County Chamber of Commerce
Provides a variety of programs and services to businesses across Hickory and other parts of Catawba County. Includes area business news, business resources, member directory, membership details, events calendar and local links. - Catawba County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.catawbachamber.org/
Offers access to essential facts about the school district including the school board's vision and action plan. Includes school directory, district calendar, bus routes and transportation, and resources such as curriculum guides and forms. - Catawba County Schools
http://www.catawbaschools.net/
Showcases the medical center’s physicians and services for patients. Directions to the facility, read the hospital’s centers and donate money to support the center’s operations. - Catawba Valley Medical Center
http://www.catawbavalleymedical.org/
Allows residents and visitors to access general and governmental information, documents and services. Includes local events calendar, city news and announcements, department directory, city hall hours and location, city guides and community links. - City of Hickory
http://www.hickorygov.com/
Promotes businesses and social activity in the downtown part of Hickory, NC. Includes a directory of local businesses, local events and Hickory’s festivals. - Downtown Hickory
http://www.downtownhickory.com/
Offers performances of plays and other forms of entertainment to the people of Hickory. Purchase tickets, find a calendar of events and review volunteer opportunities. - Hickory Community Theatre
http://www.hct.org/
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Publicizes the center’s facilities for conferences, events and meetings. Information on the area’s hotels, restaurants and upcoming events can be found elsewhere on the website. - Hickory Metro Convention Center
http://www.hickoryconventions.com/
Outlines public elementary and high schools located in Hickory, North Carolina. Also find lunch menus, a calendar of events and details on the board’s curriculum and services. - Hickory Public Schools
http://www.hickory.k12.nc.us/