City of Claremont, NC

Settlers came to the part of Catawba County known now as Claremont in the early 1800's. It has been reported that the land sold for fifty cents an acre. The area became a settlement in 1801.

The Settlement was first called "Charlotte Crossing". The Federal Post Office Department did not approve of the similarity with the Town of Charlotte, so the village's name was shortened to just "Crossing". Some people called the village "Setzer's Depot". The Southern Railroad urged the people of the village to give their village a name.

The men agreed and took the name of "Clare" and added, "mount" to it. The "mount" was added because the village from the old Catawba Road side looked high as a mountain.

On August 8, 1892 the town was officially called Claremont and listed this way by the United States Post Office Department and also by Southern Railroad.

The City of Claremont is proud to provide excellent and cost effective services--police, fire, rescue, garbage, water-sewer-street maintenance, recreation, and beautification. We strive hard to provide long term financial stability. Through local, regional and state partnerships, Claremont has been fortunate to see economic growth and is blessed with large and small business that provide a good tax base for our city. We are grateful for the many citizens that volunteer and participate in the various city functions and we encourage others to get involved.