Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hickory Tavern
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 35° 43.913′ N, 81° 20.396′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Square Northwest and 2nd Street Southwest on Union Square Northwest. Marker is on Hickory City Walk trail just west of 2nd Street Southwest, between the railroad track and southern drive aisle of Union Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Hickory Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Weidner Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); 210MM German Howitzer (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tower of Miracles (about 400 feet away); Frame Church (about 500 feet away); City of Hickory (about 600 feet away); Lowes Foods City Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Also see . . . The Old Hickory Tavern Monument. The tavern, eventually known as the Hickory Tavern, was originally operated by John Bradburn. When the town of Hickory was first established in 1863, the town was named the Hickory Tavern after the oldest building in town. (Jeremy Wood, Clio: Your Guide to History, posted November 18, 2019) (Submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.