Placed here in Memory of the
Men from this community who
participated in the World War
Insert Rededicated by American Legion Post 48 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1957 to all veterans man and women of this area May 24, 1998 — — Map (db m18540) HM
By the late 1930s, 12th Street SW, now known as South Center Street, was the hub of activity in Ridgeview. Along this corridor were thriving black-owned businesses, including cafes, professional services, medical offices, laundromats, beauty and . . . — — Map (db m251074) HM
In 1913, Hickory became the first city in North Carolina to adopt the council-manager form of government, which combines the leadership of elected officials and the administrative experience of a manager. The mayor and city council set policy and . . . — — Map (db m210398) HM
This site was deeded by Henry W. Robinson, an early settler, on July 27, 1880, to the trustees of Claremont Female College, chartered that year. The college educated young women in the classics until its closing in 1915. On January 26,1924, the . . . — — Map (db m256413) HM
The 1890 Clement Geitner House was one of the
first brick dwellings erected in Hickory and is among
a small group of surviving double-pile brick houses
in Catawba County. It was built by the Geitner
family, whose members were leaders of . . . — — Map (db m210411) HM
The plans for Cline Gymnasium,
originally scheduled to be built in
1922, were expanded to include a
third floor with enough dorm rooms
to house 48 male students. Because
of the changes, the project had to
be delayed for additional funding. The . . . — — Map (db m234834) HM
In honor of the men and women of
Corinth Evangelical and Reformed Church
who served our country in two great wars
World War I
Claude Abernethy
Julius Abernethy
Hazel R. Aiken
John Aiken
Frank Field Allen
Austin . . . — — Map (db m267833) WM
To the glory of God and in honor of the members of Corinth Reformed Church who served their country
Veterans
WWI
Ray Kenneth Rowe
Albert Thomas Spurlock
WWII
Leroy Franklin Abernethy, Jr.
T. Harold Adams* . . . — — Map (db m267836) WM
The current Ridgeview Branch Library had its grand opening on June 20, 1998. In 2020, to meet the demand for more technology and more space, this building was renovated by the City of Hickory. The expansion included a 100-seat meeting room, a group . . . — — Map (db m262413) HM
In the late 1890's, 17 people united together and organized Morning Star First Baptist Church. Through the years, the church grew in size to over 400 people, and to this day continues to have a strong membership. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church . . . — — Map (db m262407) HM
To your right stood a frame church built by First Presbyterian Church. The first service was held Nov. 2, 1878 and was their house of worship until 1905, when it was purchased by Christ Lutheran Church. The Lutherans worshipped here until 1926. It . . . — — Map (db m276409) HM
This seven-acre arboretum was purchased by the City in 1904. Besides its place as the City's first true park, the space became a large outdoor arboretum, originally containing some 250 different species of trees and plantings. George F. Ivey, a . . . — — Map (db m210396) HM
To your right stood a frame church built by First Presbyterian Church. The first service was Nov. 2, 1878, and was their house of worship until 1905, when it was purchased by Christ Lutheran Church. The Lutherans worshiped here until 1926. It was . . . — — Map (db m18567) HM
The Hickory Aviation Museum's TF-9J Bureau #142985 is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation. It came from the Tuskeegee Institute in Tuskeegee, Alabama. It was one of the few combat fighters of its time to be redesignated as a . . . — — Map (db m289073) HM
The Hickory Aviation Museum's F-14D Bureau Number 163902 (~ Dec 07) is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation. VF-31 "Tomcatters" Modex 107 flew the retirement ceremony with LCDR Chris Richard and LT Mike Petronis at the controls. . . . — — Map (db m288676) HM
Role Light attack and observation aircraft
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 14 April 1959
Introduction October 1959
Retired September 1996 (USA),
2015 . . . — — Map (db m288523) HM
Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church was originally established on 1st Street between 1879 and 1882, hosting several pastors while at that location. Under the leadership of Rev. A. A. Newsome, a Normal Church School was established. He served . . . — — Map (db m251070) HM
Commemorating the memory of Henry Weidner Robinson. This marks the town of Hickory Tavern as incorporated December 12, 1863. The city of Hickory Commemorates Henry Weidner Robinson who in 1859 gave this site as a public common. The citizens of . . . — — Map (db m18544) HM
Honoring the memory of local area American Patriots who lived their lives in selfless service to our Nation, our State, or our Community, consistent with the honorable tenets of "Duty, Honor, Country" as described by General Douglas MacArthur, U.S. . . . — — Map (db m301571) WM
The Hickory Regional Airport, owned and operated by the City of Hickory, is the aviation leader in Western North Carolina, providing the Hickory Metro area with a gateway to the world through a runway/taxiway system, a terminal building, and . . . — — Map (db m302423) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m210409) HM
In 1940, the first library in Hickory's African American community of Ridgeview was started by Mrs. Nellie Harbinson Corpening. It was a small space inside a storefront building on 12th Street SW (now Center Street). The library began with a WPA . . . — — Map (db m251076) HM
Tracing back to the mid-19th century, Ridgeview was the first African American neighborhood to develop in what would become Hickory, North Carolina. The community called the area "Bobtown," in reference to Bob Simonton, the area's first black . . . — — Map (db m262474) HM
Early rural Methodist church,
built by volunteers. Named for
Rev. William Kelly Houk (1855-1950),
founder. National Register of
Historic Places. Restored by the
Hickory Landmarks Society. — — Map (db m240454) HM
President, Western Carolina League (1947-1948)
President, Western Carolinas League (1959-1980)
President, South Atlantic League (1980-2007)
John Henry Moss was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He played minor league baseball in . . . — — Map (db m282924) HM
Since its founding by four Lutheran pastors
in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University has been a
co-educational, private liberal arts institution
based on Christian values. In addition to
academics and athletics, the university seeks
to liberate mind . . . — — Map (db m210393) HM
The Hickory Aviation Museum's A-7A Bureau Number 154345 is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation. It arrived in March of 2009.
Role Attack Aircraft
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer . . . — — Map (db m288965) HM
