Claremont High School Historic District, Historic district in Hickory, United States.

Claremont High School Historic District is a mostly residential section of Hickory with 172 contributing buildings and 3 contributing structures, most dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Its houses show Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Bungalow/American Craftsman styles. The 1925 Claremont High School is a three-story, H-shaped Neoclassical building.

The district began in the late 19th century, transitioning from farmland into an urban residential area through three distinct development phases. The former high school building, built in 1925 with its distinctive H-shaped layout, anchors this historic transformation.

The neighborhood housed business owners, professionals, and educators whose civic participation shaped Hickory's development. Their homes reflect the social standing and values that defined life in this district across generations.

The district is best explored on foot to observe the architectural details across different styles and home designs throughout the neighborhood. Daytime visits work best for seeing the building features, landscaping, and street layout clearly.

The 1925 Claremont High School, a three-story H-shaped Neoclassical building, was rehabilitated in 1986 as an arts and science center. Its block now holds the SALT Block, with the Catawba Science Center, Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory Choral Society, United Arts Council and Western Piedmont Symphony.