NC Gazetteer

Claremont

Also known as: Charlotte Crossing, Setzer's Depot, Setzers Depot
A town in Catawba County
… town in NE Catawba County. The earliest name was Charlotte Crossing; later Setzer's Depot. Changed to Claremont in 1892. Inc. 1893. Alt. 969. Named for Clare Sigmon, daughter of Jones Sigmon, an early settler. Produced furniture.