Catawba was formed in 1842 from Lincoln. It is in the west-central section of the state, and is bounded by Iredell, Lincoln, Burke, Caldwell and Alexander counties. Newton is the county seat.



























































Rowan formed from Anson, 1753.




Hahn family to 1876 in what is now Catawba County, North Carolina.




Burke formed from Rowan, 1777.




























































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Lincoln gained territory from Burke, 1782.




Catawba created from Lincoln's
former Burke territory, 1842.




Catawba County Formation History




Hahn Family