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The municipality of Hickory, North Carolina, is situated entirely within the boundaries of Catawba County.
Answer: False
While primarily situated in Catawba County, Hickory extends into Burke and Caldwell Counties, meaning it is not exclusively located within Catawba County.
The Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had a population exceeding 1 million in 2022.
Answer: False
The Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton MSA had a population of 368,347 in 2022, significantly below the threshold of 1 million.
According to the 2020 Census, Hispanic or Latino individuals constituted the largest racial group in Hickory.
Answer: False
In the 2020 Census, Non-Hispanic White individuals (64.61%) constituted the largest racial group, followed by Black or African American individuals (13.61%) and Hispanic or Latino individuals (12.81%).
Hickory's population has remained relatively stagnant since the 1940s.
Answer: False
Hickory's population has shown significant growth since the 1940s, increasing from 13,487 in 1940 to 43,490 by the 2020 census.
In 2010, the median household income in Hickory was over $50,000.
Answer: False
In 2010, the median household income in Hickory was $37,236, which is below $50,000.
Hickory, North Carolina, is primarily located in which county?
Answer: Catawba County
Hickory, North Carolina, is primarily situated within Catawba County.
Approximately how far is Hickory, North Carolina, from Charlotte?
Answer: 60 miles
Hickory is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Charlotte.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a county into which Hickory extends?
Answer: Alexander County
Hickory extends into Burke County and Caldwell County, in addition to being primarily located in Catawba County. Alexander County was not mentioned as an area into which Hickory extends.
What was the population of Hickory according to the 2022 United States Census Bureau estimate?
Answer: 44,084
According to the 2022 United States Census Bureau estimate, the population of Hickory was 44,084.
In the 2020 Census, what percentage of Hickory's population identified as Black or African American?
Answer: 13.61%
According to the 2020 Census, 13.61% of Hickory's population identified as Black or African American.
What was the median family income in Hickory in 2010?
Answer: $47,522
In 2010, the median family income in Hickory was $47,522.
Hickory was incorporated as a city before it was incorporated as a town.
Answer: False
Hickory was first incorporated as a town in 1870, and later officially became the City of Hickory in 1889.
Hickory derived its name from a local tavern called the 'Oak Tree Inn.'
Answer: False
The city's name originates from the Hickory Tavern, a log structure built in the 1850s under a large hickory tree, not from an 'Oak Tree Inn'.
The Elliott Opera House, opened in 1889, was never destroyed and remains a prominent cultural venue today.
Answer: False
The Elliott Opera House, opened in 1889, was destroyed by a fire in 1902 and was never rebuilt.
Hickory was the last municipality in North Carolina to adopt the council-manager form of government.
Answer: False
Hickory was the first municipality in North Carolina to adopt the council-manager form of government, doing so in 1913.
The 'Miracle of Hickory' involved the community building a hospital for polio victims in just over 72 hours.
Answer: False
The 'Miracle of Hickory' refers to the community's rapid construction of a hospital for polio victims, which was completed in less than 54 hours, not 'just over 72 hours'.
Hickory operates under a mayor-council form of government, with no city manager.
Answer: False
Hickory operates under a council-manager form of government, which includes a city manager hired by the council to oversee daily operations.
How did Hickory, North Carolina, acquire its name?
Answer: Named after the Hickory Tavern, located under a hickory tree.
Hickory derived its name from the Hickory Tavern, a log structure built in the 1850s situated beneath a large hickory tree.
In what year was Hickory officially incorporated as a town?
Answer: 1870
Hickory was officially incorporated as a town in 1870.
What happened to the Elliott Opera House, which opened in 1889?
Answer: It was destroyed by a fire in 1902 and never rebuilt.
The Elliott Opera House, opened in 1889, was destroyed by a fire in 1902 and was subsequently never rebuilt.
Hickory holds the distinction of being the first municipality in North Carolina to adopt which form of government?
Answer: Council-manager form of government
In 1913, Hickory became the first municipality in North Carolina to adopt the council-manager form of government.
The 'Miracle of Hickory' refers to a rapid community effort to build what?
Answer: A hospital for polio victims
The 'Miracle of Hickory' was a rapid community effort to construct a hospital specifically for polio victims.
Hickory's municipal government structure, adopted in 1913, includes:
Answer: A city council and a city manager hired by the council.
Hickory's municipal government structure, adopted in 1913, consists of a city council and a city manager hired by the council.
During World War II, the Hickory White factory produced furniture for civilian markets.
Answer: False
During World War II, the Hickory White factory, a furniture manufacturer, shifted its production to manufacture ammunition boxes for the U.S. military.
Manufacturing is a minor industry in Hickory, with healthcare and education being the primary economic drivers.
Answer: False
Manufacturing is a significant industry in Hickory, alongside healthcare and education, which are also key economic drivers.
Hickory is a global leader in the production of fiber optic cable, with a significant portion of the world's supply manufactured there.
Answer: True
The Hickory area is indeed a significant global producer of fiber optic cable, with approximately 40% of the world's supply manufactured in the region.
Apple and Google have established significant data center operations near Hickory.
Answer: True
Major technology companies, including Apple and Google, have established substantial data center operations in the vicinity of Hickory.
During World War II, what did the Hickory White factory produce?
Answer: Ammunition boxes
During World War II, the Hickory White factory produced ammunition boxes for the U.S. military.
Which of the following accolades was awarded to the Hickory metro area in 2023 by Travel + Leisure?
Answer: Most beautiful and affordable place to live in the U.S.
In 2023, Travel + Leisure recognized the Hickory metro area as the most beautiful and affordable place to live in the United States.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a major industry contributing to Hickory's economy?
Answer: Tourism
While manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade are significant contributors, tourism is not listed as a primary major industry for Hickory's economy.
What percentage of the world's fiber optic cable is estimated to be produced in the Hickory area?
Answer: 40%
It is estimated that approximately 40% of the world's fiber optic cable is manufactured in the Hickory area.
What historical industry was a cornerstone of Hickory's economy, with estimates suggesting up to 60% of the nation's furniture was produced within a 200-mile radius?
Answer: Furniture manufacturing
Furniture manufacturing was historically a cornerstone of Hickory's economy, with estimates indicating that up to 60% of the nation's furniture was produced within a 200-mile radius of the city.
Interstate 40 (I-40) runs through the northern section of Hickory.
Answer: False
Interstate 40 (I-40) passes through the southern part of Hickory, not its northern section.
Lake Hickory was created on the Yadkin River in 1927.
Answer: False
Lake Hickory was formed on the Catawba River in 1927, not the Yadkin River.
Hickory Regional Airport offers extensive commercial airline services.
Answer: False
Hickory Regional Airport primarily serves general aviation and does not offer extensive commercial airline services due to the proximity of larger airports like Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
Greenway Public Transportation operates only one bus route within Hickory.
Answer: False
Greenway Public Transportation operates six fixed bus routes connecting Hickory with Conover and Newton.
Which major interstate highway passes through the southern part of Hickory?
Answer: I-40
Interstate 40 (I-40) is a major highway that passes through the southern section of Hickory.
Lake Hickory was formed on which river?
Answer: Catawba River
Lake Hickory was created on the Catawba River following the construction of the Oxford Dam.
Why does Hickory Regional Airport not offer commercial airline service?
Answer: Nearby larger airports provide more extensive commercial options.
Hickory Regional Airport does not offer commercial airline service primarily because larger airports, such as Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, provide more comprehensive commercial flight options.
How many fixed bus routes does Greenway Public Transportation operate in the Hickory area?
Answer: 6
Greenway Public Transportation operates six fixed bus routes within the Hickory area, connecting it to Conover and Newton.
Lenoir–Rhyne University originated from the Highland Academy, founded in 1891.
Answer: True
Lenoir–Rhyne University evolved from the Highland Academy, which was established in 1891 by four Lutheran pastors.
Hickory is served solely by Hickory City Schools, regardless of its location within different counties.
Answer: False
Hickory is served by multiple school districts, including Hickory City Schools, Catawba County Schools, and Caldwell County Schools, depending on its specific location within the counties.
The Hickory Museum of Art is one of the newest art institutions in North Carolina.
Answer: False
The Hickory Museum of Art is recognized as the second oldest art museum in North Carolina, not one of the newest.
The Hickory Daily Record is a weekly newspaper serving the area.
Answer: False
The Hickory Daily Record is a daily newspaper, not a weekly publication.
NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett and MLB pitcher Madison Bumgarner both hail from Hickory.
Answer: True
Both NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett and MLB pitcher Madison Bumgarner are notable athletes who originate from Hickory, North Carolina.
Hickory's sister city is located in Canada.
Answer: False
Hickory's sister city is Altenburg, Germany, not a city in Canada.
The SALT Block primarily houses government administrative offices for Hickory.
Answer: False
The SALT Block is a cultural hub that houses institutions such as the Hickory Museum of Art and the Catawba Science Center, rather than primarily government administrative offices.
Which university in Hickory evolved from the Highland Academy founded in 1891?
Answer: Lenoir–Rhyne University
Lenoir–Rhyne University is the institution that evolved from the Highland Academy, established in 1891.
The Hickory Museum of Art is recognized as the ______ oldest art museum in North Carolina.
Answer: second oldest
The Hickory Museum of Art holds the distinction of being the second oldest art museum in North Carolina.
Which of the following is a notable professional sports team based in Hickory?
Answer: Hickory Crawdads (Baseball)
The Hickory Crawdads, a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Texas Rangers, is a notable professional sports team based in Hickory.
Which entertainer, formerly associated with the Grateful Dead, has roots in Hickory?
Answer: Tom Constanten
Tom Constanten, a musician formerly associated with the Grateful Dead, has roots in Hickory, North Carolina.
Who served as the Administrator of FEMA and hails from Hickory?
Answer: Brock Long
Brock Long, who served as the Administrator of FEMA, hails from Hickory, North Carolina.
What is the motto of Hickory, North Carolina?
Answer: Life Well Crafted
The official motto of Hickory, North Carolina, is 'Life Well Crafted'.
Hickory experiences a tropical monsoon climate.
Answer: False
Hickory experiences a humid subtropical climate (Cfa under the Köppen classification), not a tropical monsoon climate.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Hickory was 98°F (36.7°C).
Answer: False
The highest temperature recorded in Hickory was 105°F (40.6°C), occurring on July 28–29, 1952.
What is the Köppen climate classification for Hickory, North Carolina?
Answer: Cfa (Humid subtropical)
Hickory, North Carolina, is classified as having a humid subtropical climate, designated as 'Cfa' under the Köppen climate classification system.
What was the record low temperature recorded in Hickory, North Carolina?
Answer: -8 °F (-22.2 °C)
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Hickory was -8 °F (-22.2 °C) on January 21, 1985.
The symbol '†' next to a municipality name in Navboxes indicates it has received the All-America City award.
Answer: False
The symbol '†' in Navboxes indicates that a populated place has portions extending into adjacent counties, not that it has received the All-America City award.
What is the primary function of Authority Control databases like VIAF and FAST in relation to Hickory?
Answer: To maintain consistent and unique identifiers for entities
Authority Control databases, such as VIAF and FAST, serve the primary function of maintaining consistent and unique identifiers for entities, which aids in organizing and linking information about places like Hickory across various catalogs and databases.