Mules for Sale near Hickory, NC

About Hickory, NC

In the 1850s, under a huge hickory tree, Henry Robinson built a tavern of logs. [ citation needed ] The city of "Hickory Tavern" co-founded by "Dolph" Shuford, was established in 1863, and the name was eventually changed to the city of Hickory in 1873. The first train operated in the city of "Hickory Tavern" in 1859. The first lot was sold to Henry Link for $45.00 in 1858. His house is now known as "The 1859 Cafe", a restaurant (closed in 2011).