Claremont

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. In 2023, network infrastructure provider CommScope, moved its company headquarters from nearby Hickory to Claremont. In 2025, CommScope would move its headquarters again, this time to Richardson, Texas. The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge and Rock Barn Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Claremont is located east of the center of Catawba County. U.S. Route 70 passes through the center of town, leading west to Conover and east to Catawba. Interstate 40 passes just north of the town, with access from Exit 135. I-40 leads west to Hickory and east to Statesville. According to the United States Census Bureau, Claremont has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Saint Stephens High
  High · Hickory · 1,265 students · 18.6:1 ratio
• Maiden High
  High · Maiden · 870 students · 18.1:1 ratio
• Bandys High
  High · Catawba · 864 students · 19.2:1 ratio
• Bunker Hill High
  High · Claremont · 828 students · 18:1 ratio
• Newton-Conover High
  High · Newton · 758 students · 17.2:1 ratio
• Saint Stephens Elementary
  Elementary · Conover · 698 students · 14:1 ratio
• Balls Creek Elementary
  Elementary · Newton · 679 students · 15.1:1 ratio
• Harry M Arndt Middle
  Middle · Hickory · 631 students · 16.6:1 ratio