There is so much to love about our amazing “Red, White and Blue” little town of Clayton! Thanks “FGL”!
We’ve compiled this handy list because the Jaclyn Smith Properties Team has the inside scoop on all things Clayton, North Carolina! Take a look…
1. Did you know 2019 marked 150 years since the founding of the town of Clayton?
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2. Did you know Clayton is the 33rd best place to live in the state of North Carolina? That’s based on several metrics including income, housing affordability, quality of life, medical care facilities, and safety. By the way, our rank is improving year by year!
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More Fun Facts About Clayton, NC
3. Do you “Think Clayton – Think Arts and Entertainment“? If you know anything about Clayton, there’s always something to do! Locals enjoy these annual events held on Main Street. The Fall Harvest Festival, the Mondo Roots Music Festival, the Summer Concert Series, the Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade, the 4th of July celebration to name just a few!
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4. Did you know the first name for Clayton was actually “Stallings’ Station”? That’s because the depot for the North Carolina Railroad was in the home of Mrs. Sarah Stallings. The name lasted only three years, before the name officially became Clayton.
We are Young @ Heart!
5. Did you know the average age of a Clayton resident is only 34 years of age? Check out more stats about the town of Clayton here.
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6. Did you know Clayton is on the Mountain to the Sea Trail? Peddle power keeps us young at heart!
If axe throwing hits the spot, be sure to check out Epic Axe located on Main Street!
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Clayton is Home to the 1st “Legal” Brewery in Johnston County!
7. Just in case you didn’t know, that’s Deep River Brewing Company! Live here long enough and you’ll hear the urban legends about another brewer and the moonshining exploits of local icon “Percy Flowers”. Deep River’s motto is Johnston County’s first legal brewery.
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Business is Booming in Clayton!
8. Did you know Clayton, NC is home to the rapidly growing Pharma and tech marketing sectors? Here you’ll find Novo Nordisk, Hospira, Inc., and Grifols on the Pharma side.
Clayton’s tech marketing sector is another high growth segment located in Clayton. It’s represented by Blue Pack Marketing at 7868 US Hwy 70 and Dakno Marketing.
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Dig In!
9. Did you know foodies love living in Clayton? When it comes to local eats, Clayton serves up some mighty good groceries! Be sure to check out these restaurants on Main Street and along Highway 70 and let them know we recommended them! The Clayton Steak House, Skylines Cafe – Clayton Bakery – Mannings – Vinson’s Pub – La Cocina – Culver’s – Cleveland Draft House – Mezcalito – Crawford Cookshop – Nana’s Grill and Bar and Venero’s Pizza.
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More Good Eats Coming Soon!
10. Did you know there’s a new food hall coming soon called The Old North State Food Hall? The Old North State Food Hall will be located at the junction of I-40 and Business 70 Highway in the old JR’s building in Selma! That’s minutes from Clayton and worthy of a quick trip to this destination (when it opens in the spring of 2021)!
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What’s Your Favorite Secret About Clayton?
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