The Hickory Metro area is located in the foothills of the North
Carolina mountains. Lake and mountain views offer scenic
surroundings, as well as, recreational opportunities for the most
active lifestyle or an easy paced way of life. We are only 45
minutes from the quaint mountain town of Blowing Rock and the Boone
area. There you can enjoy Winter snow skiing plus year-round
shopping with various vacation and recreation ties.Interstate 40
and Highway 321 are major arteries that make commuting and access
to Charlotte a pleasant drive of less than an hour......
Come share the secret of why
Hickory Metro is one of North Carolina's best rated cities to live
and raise your family!
- First settled by the Catawba Indians
- Catawba County was established by the General Assembly in 1842
- Early settlers were German and Scottish descent
- Present city had its origin in a Tavern
- Hickory became a city on March 11, 1889
