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24123
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Hart Square is a historic site in Catawba County that consists of buildings collected from farms and ridges throughout Western North Carolina and the Piedmont. The village portrays the life of average people in nineteenth and early-twentieth century Western North Carolina and hosts a number of events to keep this history alive.
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24362
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Catawba County’s traditional industries include textiles, furniture, and hosiery. In recent years, the county is also moving into the high-technology industry.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 10 Issue 11, November 1990,
p68-78, il
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24649
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The author provides a brief history of Catawba County and how it has developed over the years, beginning as a mill town and turning into an area where over 300 industries are thriving.
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6857
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Catawba County, with a population of almost 150,000, has eight municipalities and covers 405 square miles of Blue Ridge foothills. The county possesses a number of historic sites and exhibits, including the Catawba Museum of History, the old Catawba County Courthouse, Murray's Mill Historic District, and the state's last remaining 19th-century covered bridge, the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge. The county has long been known for its furniture business. Tourism is also a strong part of the local economy. The local arts scene is alive and well with the state's second-oldest art museum, third-oldest community theatre, and Catawba Valley pottery, a tradition that stretches back two centuries.
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18175
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Continuing his travels around the state, Goerch describes the things of interest he found in Catawba County, including historic places, industry, and camp-meeting activities.
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24650
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An overview of some of Catawba County’s towns is provided, including Hickory, Newton-Conover, Maiden, and Claremont.
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38071
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Conservation and education and practices in Catawba County is being perpetuated by school officials, teachers, 4-H Club leaders, and sportsmen.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951,
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24151
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Catawba County, with its rich range of assets, presents great opportunities for the 21st century by facilitating companies, bringing in competition, and providing jobs to locals.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 30 Issue 11, November 2010,
p78-84, il
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4265
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Catawba County often heads lists of best areas to live, go into business, or enjoy the retirement years. With 457 manufacturing firms, headed by furniture, hosiery, fiber optics, and telecommunications, the county boasts a strong economy. The newly completed four-lane Highway 321 to Charlotte further opens up the county and towns, including Hickory, Newton, and Maiden, to growth.
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6785
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Catawba County, one of the premier furniture manufacturing centers in the country, is featured in NORTH CAROLINA magazine's “community profile.†Each year over half a million people shop at the world famous Hickory Furniture Mart. The county also benefits from its location, both for retirement or relaxation seekers. The past is kept alive through seven historic districts, and the future is developed through three school systems that rank high on state standards. An active arts council supports fifty-five diverse arts, sciences, and historical interests. Catawba County has a strong manufacturing base, two high-quality medical centers, and a great quality of life for its citizens.
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