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Conover is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,421 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area and Charlotte Metropolitan Area.

Conover city overview:
Name:	Conover city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	North Carolina
County:	Catawba County
Elevation:	1,060 ft (323 m)
Total Area:	11.20 sq mi (29.01 km²)
Land Area:	11.17 sq mi (28.93 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Total Population:	8,421
Population Density:	753.83/sq mi (291.05/km²)
ZIP code:	28613
Area code:	828
FIPS code:	3714340
GNISfeature ID:	0983463
Website:	www.conovernc.gov

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History

The City of Conover began to develop in the mid-1800s as a “Y” intersection of the railroad traversing North Carolina. Although originally called Wye Town, legend says the name “Canova” was adopted, but transposed to Conover over several years. The City of Conover was chartered in 1876 and incorporated in 1877.

The Bolick Historic District and George Huffman Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Geography

Conover is located in the geographic center, as well as the population center, of Catawba County and is bordered by the City of Hickory to the west, the City of Newton to the south, and the City of Claremont to the east. Interstate 40 traverses Conover, with access from four major exits (128, 130, 132, and 133). U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 321, and North Carolina Highway 16 all pass through Conover, making Conover one of the most easily accessible cities in the Charlotte Metro Region.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Conover has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28.3 km), of which 0.031 square miles (0.08 km), or 0.27%, is water