Hickory

Hickory, NC Real Estate, Hickory Area and Community Information

Hickory, North Carolina, is a city with about 42,000 residents. Every year, ten cities in the United States are designated as "All-America" cities. Hickory has won the award three times. Forbes magazine has named the metropolitan area as the third best in the country in terms of business costs.

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History

Henry Robinson built a tavern out of logs here in the 1850s. When the growing settlement needed a name in 1863, "Hickory Tavern" was selected. A decade later, the community's name was shortened to just "Hickory."

Hickory quickly established a reputation for being one of North Carolina's more progressive towns. The railroad arrived in 1859, and the electric lights were installed in 1888. Hickory was one of the very first communities in the state to get electric lights. The community is also the home of one of the oldest furniture manufacturers in the United States. What's now known as Hickory White has been in operation since 1902.

Parks and Recreation

Hickory home buyers will be quite pleased with the town's recreational amenities. The St. Stephens Park offers residents nine-acres of green space near a more urban area. A one-third mile hiking trail includes stretches in wooded parts of the park. There's also a one-acre dog park, modern playground and horseshoe pits.

Other local favorites include Glenn C Hilton Jr Memorial Park, Hickory City Walk & River Walk, and Bakers Mountain Park.

Schools & Universities

Lenoir Rhyne University
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory City Public Schools
Catawba County Public School District
University Christian
Hickory Day Private
Hickory Christian Academy
Challenger Early College High School
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School

Attractions and Activities

The Hickory Museum of Art is a well-maintained regional museum featuring a diverse array of paintings, sculptures and photographs. The collection of folk art on display here is held in particularly high esteem. the Museum has approximately 1,500 art objects in the Collection. Some of the major holdings include paintings by artists of the Hudson River Valley School, Folk artists such as Howard Finster and Romare Bearden and many more.

Other notable attractions include the Hickory Motor Speedway and Hickory Crawdads Baseball.

Events

Hickory Octoberfest is the premier festival in the community. This three-day event includes three different stages devoted to all kinds of live music. As a result, it's possible to select from polka, country, folk, rock and roll, and more. The food vendors number in the dozens, and there are two beer gardens as well. A juried arts and crafts show is filled with interesting items. Rides and carnival games add further to the excitement.

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Young families in search of affordable starter homes may want to look at homes for sale in Hickory that were built right after World War II. This group of Hickory NC homes will often be priced in the very low six-figure range. Newer Hickory real estate will include some two-story brick residences with more than 3,000 sq-ft of living space. These Hickory homes will often feature beautifully landscaped yards, multi-car garages and ample storage. The recent growth of the community has resulted in modern Hickory NC real estate options that should please savvy buyers. Some homes for sale in Hickory include modern amenities like energy-efficient systems and deluxe kitchens. The diversity of real estate in Hickory is impressive indeed. Interested in learning more? Check out our homes for sale in Hickory.

The recent growth of the community has resulted in modern Hickory NC real estate options that should please savvy buyers. Some homes for sale in Hickory include modern amenities like energy-efficient systems and deluxe kitchens. The diversity of real estate in Hickory is impressive indeed. Interested in learning more? Check out our homes for sale in Hickory.