Hickory Wedding

Hickory is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. Hickory is the economic, social, and cultural center of the Catawba Valley. As of the 2000 census, the city had a Metropolitan Combined Statistical Area population of 341,851, making it the 4th largest metropolitan area in North Carolina. The CSA, which includes Catawba County, North Carolina, Caldwell County, North Carolina, Burke County, North Carolina, and Alexander County, North Carolina is often referred to as the "Unifour", although this name is largely unknown outside the region. Hickory is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 1998 Money Magazine's "most livable place to live" (ranked 16th among medium-sized southern cities) and being twice-named an "All American City,"

In the 1790s, a tavern was built in the northwest section of Catawba county. This area became known as Hickory Tavern. This name remained intact for almost 100 years. The city of Hickory was incorporated in 1870.