Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hickory Tavern

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022

1. Hickory Tavern Marker

Inscription. This monument was constructed in 1954 to commemorate the site of the original Hickory Tavern, from which the City of Hickory got its name. The original tavern, built in the late 1700's, laid the foundation for a new community. The town of "Hickory Tavern” was established nearly one hundred years later-in 1870. The name was changed to "Town of Hickory” in 1873 and to the "City of Hickory” in 1889.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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

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(about 400 feet away); Frame Church (about 500 feet away); City of Hickory (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet 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.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022

2. Hickory Tavern Marker

The Hickory Tavern Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 29, 2022

3. The Hickory Tavern Monument

It is across the railroad tracks from this marker.

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 1,027 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.