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Catawba County Museum of History


category : Museums
Housed in the former Catawba County Courthouse (circa 1924). Regional in its scope of the Catawba Valley area history, the exhibits include a rare British Revolution-era redcoat, a 1930's racing car, a fine collection of locally crafted furniture and Catawba Valley pottery.




Address:
30 N. College Ave.
Newton, NC 28658
Phone: (828)465-0383
Our Email: ccha@gestaltmail.com

Come visit us in Newton, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Hickory Motor Speedway

Hailed as the birthplace of NASCAR stars such as Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson, Ned and Dale Jarrett and Harry Gant. Opened in 1951, this is one of the country'

Newton, NC Speedways

Catawba Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Newton, NC Country Clubs

Southside Park

A 27-acre park featuring: group picnic shelters, amphitheater, concession and restroom facilities, playground area, informal ballfield, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, paved parking for 125 cars, open area for informal activities

Newton, NC Parks

Newton-Conover Civic Performance Place

Theater and Meeting facility

Newton, NC Other Attractions

Skateland USA

Roller skating, video games and parties.

Newton, NC Other Attractions

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