Catawba County is located in the western part of North Carolina in the rolling foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Established in 1842, this county is home to approximately 150, 000 residents in 405 square miles. The County seat is Newton, which has a population of 10,000 residents.

Three stunning lakes within the county offer unlimited water recreation and fishing. Lake Hickory has 4,100 acres, Lake Lookout Shoals has 1,270 acres, and Lake Norman, the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, has 32,510 acres. Boating, camping, fishing tournaments, and hiking are favorite pastimes.

Golf is enjoyed year round as the climate is moderated by the protection of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Challenging courses with driving ranges and putting greens offer hours of golfing fun.

The Hickory Motor Speedway is a popular venue for car racing. Established over 40 years ago, it is the birthplace of several racing legends: Dale Earnhardt, Tommy Houston, and Ned Jarrett.

The performing and visual arts are represented by the Western Piedmont Symphony and the Hickory Museum of Art. The second-oldest museum in North Carolina, the museum features a fine collection of 19th and 20th century American Art.

The Western Piedmont Symphony is headquartered in Catawba County and has entertained the residents of this area for over 40 years. The Symphony performs concerts for the area youngsters, has a youth symphony, a popular Piedmont String Quartet, a brilliant Master Works program, and is involved in community outreach programs.

Catawba County values its educational system. It is comprised of 25 public schools with over 24,000 students in attendance. Highest student achievement is one of the County?s goals in its 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.

Higher educational needs are fulfilled at the Catawba Valley Community College located conveniently at Highways 70 and 321. Students can earn vocational and technical certificates, continuing education credits, and university transfer credits on its 120 beautiful acres.

The charming campus of Lenoir-Rhyne College was founded in 1891. This private, liberal arts institution of higher learning is situated on 100 acres and undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000.

The city of Hickory in Catawba County is nicknamed the Furniture Mecca of the World, and rightfully so. Fifty percent of the nation?s furniture is manufactured within a 200-mile radius of this city. The Catawba Furniture Mall is North Carolina?s largest outlet mall featuring hundreds of furniture manufacturers on over eight acres of land. Discount prices and interior design services are just some of the bargains found at the Mall.

Catawba County is located about 50 miles northwest of Charlotte and 80 miles east of Asheville, centrally located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. Natural beauty, plentiful recreation, and a high quality of life epitomize Catawba County.

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