Map of Claremont city, North Carolina

Claremont is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,352 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Claremont city overview:
Name:	Claremont city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	North Carolina
County:	Catawba County
Elevation:	981 ft (299 m)
Total Area:	2.85 sq mi (7.38 km²)
Land Area:	2.85 sq mi (7.38 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,692
Population Density:	593.89/sq mi (229.33/km²)
ZIP code:	28610
Area code:	828
FIPS code:	3712720
GNISfeature ID:	1019681
Website:	cityofclaremont.org

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History

Originally known as Charlotte Crossing, and later as Setzer Depot, Claremont began using its current name in 1892. The name is from Clare Sigmon, the daughter of an early settler. The city incorporated in 1893.

The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge and Rock Barn Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Geography

Claremont is located east of the center of Catawba County at 35°42′50″N 81°9′2″W / 35.71389°N 81.15056°W / 35.71389; -81.15056 (35.713752, -81.150661). U.S. Route 70 passes through the center of town, leading west 4 miles (6 km) to Conover and east 4 miles (6 km) to Catawba. Interstate 40 passes just north of the town, with access from Exit 135. I-40 leads west 12 miles (19 km) to Hickory and east 16 miles (26 km) to Statesville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Claremont has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km), all land.