The Catawba County Museum of History is located in a 1924 Courthouse. Museums in historic buildings…read moreare always neat. Parking was easy to find around the courthouse. Admission to the museum is free but they had a box for donations. This was a strange museum visit for me as I didn't encounter a soul. When I entered I heard the door chimes and there was a sign to check in at the guestbook then I went through the first level of the building as I wasn't sure where I was allowed and not allowed to be. It appears more exhibits were on the second floor. Some of the exhibits appeared to be missing in some of the rooms so might be getting restored or a new exhibit is getting ready to go in. But then there were some really nice exhibits on dairy farming; medicine and polio; minerals and mining of gemstones was another. They have the largest carved sapphire in a case. Some of the exhibits rotate so I might get back for a return visit.

Its was a great experience with my kids. Its was free but can donate if you want too. Very quite…read moreplace and interesting learning about this catawba county. It's even have a little place for kids to play too. Would definitely come and visit again.

This marker is located in the downtown core of Newton NC and recalls a Civil War resident. The…read moremarker is in excellent condition and there is street parking nearby. The marker reads, "M. L. McCorkcle, 1817-1899. Superior Court judge; a founder of Catawba College; state senator & Confederate colonel. His home stood here." Online, there is more information. " Matthew L. McCorkle, judge and community leader, was born in 1817 in a section of Lincoln County that had been annexed to become part of the new Catawba County in 1842. McCorkle's family had long lived in the region and his grandfather was a distinguished Revolutionary War hero. McCorkle was first educated at home and graduated from Davidson College in 1843. After graduation, McCorkle studied law under Chief Justice Richmond Pearson and was licensed to practice in 1844. He then moved to Catawba as the county's first lawyer and was elected Clerk of Superior Court from 1846-1850. McCorkle was instrumental in the creation of Newton as the new county seat of Catawba and served as mayor and town commissioner at various times." "As soon as the Civil War began, McCorkle volunteered and organized a company of troops for the Confederacy, becoming the unit's captain. They traveled to Virginia to fight in many of the campaigns in that state. His health failed him and he was forced to return home and then organized a local guard, in which he attained the rank of colonel. After the war, he was elected multiple times to represent Catawba County in the legislature as both a representative and senator. He was appointed a Superior Court judge in 1890 and served in that position until his death." "One of his principal achievements was his involvement in the creation of Catawba College in Newton through his activity within the Reformed Church. He served the school's chairman of the trustees board until his death. The school had been chartered in 1852. McCorkle is credited as the driving force behind the creation of the school through his fundraising efforts and political connections. The school remained in Newton until 1923 when it moved to its present location in Salisbury. McCorkle died in 1899 and was buried at East View https://www.yelp.com/biz/eastview-cemetery-newton?hrid=1315Z10tFjAqwtP5jYX1DQ cemetery in Newton." [Review 15898 overall - 3114 in North Carolina - 1403 of 2021.]

This historical marker was installed by the city rather than the state. It reads, "Central High…read moreSchool. African-American high school grew out of an 1899 one-room schoolhouse. In 1924 the school was enlarged and named Snow Hill Graded School. Grades 8 & 9 were added in 1934, and it became a full high school in 1936, renamed Central High School. In addition to Newton, it served students from all areas of Catawba County except Hickory. In 1967 Central High School merged with Newton-Conover High School. Located 1/4 mile north." Interesting. [Review 12721 overall, 33 of 2020.]

This marker was installed by the City of Newton rather than the State of North Carolina so it looks…read moredifferent. It reads, "Wilson Warlick. 1892-1978. Judge of United States District Court, 1949-1978, NC Superior Court Judge, 1931-1949, first chairman of NC Probation Commission and WWI veteran. Home stands 100 yards east." Online, there is more information. Judge Warlick was born here in Newton NC and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Catawba College in 1911 and a Backelow of Laws from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1913. He was in private practice of law in Newton from 1913 to 1930. He was a Judge of the Superior Court for the 16th Judicial District of North Carolina from 1931 to 1949. Warlick was nominated by President Harry S. Truman on January 13, 1949, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina vacated by Judge David Ezekiel Henderson. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 31, 1949, and received his commission on February 2, 1949. He served as Chief Judge from 1961 to 1962 and from 1966 to 1968. Warlick assumed senior status on June 24, 1968 and served in that status until his death on January 30, 1978. The marker is in front of the Catawba County Government Center. [Review 12719 overall, 31 of 2020.]

I had lunch at B-52's American Bar & Grill while in Downtown Newton. The restaurant was recommended…read moreto me and B-52 is a Veteran themed bar and has tributes on the walls to those members who served. Service was friendly here and I was given a choice of a seat at the bar; a high top or low top table. My waitress was very friendly and kept checking in and brought me more tea and even a cup to go. The menu is large with typical bar foods. I went with the fish and chips that were on special and it came with two sides so I did fries and mac n cheese. The mac n cheese was delicious and even came with extra cheese on top. The portion of fries and fish was generous but I didn't know I would be getting fish sticks. So it wasn't what I was expecting. Only a fork was provided in the napkin when a knife would have been useful. The prices were reasonable too. If I make it back this way again I'd stick with the burger next time.

Great wings, egg rolls also very good…read more Burgers looked great but tried a chicken sandwich.

The website is a joke. Their online catalog search doesn't work, it just hangs until it eventually…read moretimes out.

Large public library that serves Catawba County, this is the main branch. Free wifi, power outlets,…read morea quiet spot to study or work. And of course, lots of books. Fiction, non-fiction, periodicals and reference materials. I spent about an hour here charging up my phone and laptop, plus figuring out what I was doing next. It's peaceful and roomy. Plenty of tables and [Review 12720 overall, 32 of 2020.]

This black historical marker stands in front of the elementary school but it points out what was…read morehere before it was that. The marker reads, "Startown School. Founded 1904. First graded school in what is now City of Newton. From 1914 to 1931 was site of Startown Farm Life School, an innovative state-supported high school integrating agriculture and home economics in curriculum. Continues as an elementary school." There is plenty of information on the current elementary school. There is very little information on the old Startown school. [Review 15925 overall - 3140 in North Carolina - 1430 of 2021.]

A private club based on exceptional hospitality. Catawba Country Club features a full 18 hole golf…read morecourse designed by Donald Ross along with a fine dining restaurant, turn service grill and wonderful staff. The clubhouse also has multiple event rooms capable of holding any of your special times with family, friends or business partners.

Great golf.. Great food... Everything you could ask for at a Country Club with very reasonable dues…read moreand prices !