Conover, North Carolina
Conover is a city of 8,580 people in Catawba County, North Carolina, founded in 1876.
Why visit Conover
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bolick Historic District and Bost-Burris House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Conover
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Conover
Conover is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,421 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton metropolitan area and the Charlotte metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Conover, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks14
Bolick Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Bost-Burris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Catawba County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
County courthouse in Newton, United States of America
Foil–Cline House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
George Huffman Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Long, McCorkle and Murray Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Newton, North Carolina
Newton Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
North Main Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Newton, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Catawba County
Rock Barn Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Self–Trott–Bickett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Newton Depot Model Railroad Center
Museum · 2.9 mi
1123 North Main Avenue, Newton
Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
King Fish & Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Seafood, Burger · 2.8 mi
1607 Fairgrove Church Rd Southeast
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 15:00-23:00
Fuji Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
104 Thornburg Drive Southeast, Conover
Fresh Chef Kitchen
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
201 Conover Station South East, Conover
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
112 Thornburg Drive Southeast, Conover
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
500 Boundary Street Southwest, Newton
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:30; Su 07:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.6 mi
2717 Northwest Boulevard, Newton
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.8 mi
1809 Fairgrove Church Road, Conover
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
7 more on the map.
History
The City of Conover began to develop in the mid-1800s as a “Y” intersection of the railroad traversing North Carolina. Although originally called Wye Town, legend says the name "Canova" was adopted, but transposed to Conover over several years. The City of Conover was chartered in 1876 and incorporated in 1877.
The Bolick Historic District and George Huffman Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Conover, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Days Inn by Wyndham Conover-Hickory
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
1710 Fairgrove Church Road Southeast, Conover
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conover (Hickory Area)
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
104 10th Street Northwest, Conover
Churches and places of worship16
Grace Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
St. Paul's Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare2
Map of Conover
105 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Catawba 5 Sw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Catawba County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Claremont 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Newton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Hickory 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bethlehem 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Lincolnton 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Statesville 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Cajah's Mountain 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Lenoir 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Mooresville 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Conover-1st-Avenue-nc, Brian Stansberry, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Calvary Baptist Church - Grace Reformed Church, Librerica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Catawba County Courthouse - Newton, NC, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foil Cline House, Librerica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Catawba County CSA Memorial - Contributing object in the Newton Downtown Historic District, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bost Burris House, Librerica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS022-E-30541 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-27215 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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