Clayton tourist information
Clayton had the honor of receiving Walking Magazine's 1998 award as one of the five most walkable small cities in America.
Clayton has approximately 400 acres of open space and affords a variety of recreational activities in the area including horseback riding, water skiing, swimming, tennis, and championship golf.
In addition, Clayton is adjacent to Mt. Diablo State Park. There are 17 miles of walking and hiking trails within the Clayton Trail System. The Trail System connects to East Bay Regional Park District's Black Diamond, Bruce Lee and Back Canyon Trails. The Trail System is also part of the statewide Coast-to-Coast Trail, and ties into the American Discovery Trail which goes from Point Reyes on the Pacific Coast to Delaware Bay on the Atlantic Coast.
Within easy driving distance, Clayton residents can enjoy regional and statewide attractions including the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and San Francisco.
Nestled in the majestic foothills of Mount Diablo, scenic Clayton is rich in history. Founded in 1857, Clayton has retained its historic town center with its award winning City Hall housed in the renovated DeMartini Winery. Yet, Clayton has built a new Community Library and Middle School. The City incorporated in 1964 and is approximately 4.2 square miles in size. Clayton has a temperate climate and is famed for its friendly ambiance and sweeping mountain views.
Clayton, the county seat of Rabun County, was incorporated December 13, 1823. The city was named for Judge Augustin S. Clayton, a prominent jurist and congressman. Clayton was originally named Claytonsville, the name was later shortened to Clayton.
Clayton is home to many regional authors. The most famous publication is the nationally acclaimed Foxfire series, a collection of oral history gathered by local high school students. The Foxfire Museum, in nearby Mountain City, houses exhibits relating to Appalachian life and documents the birth of the Foxfire Magazine and the Foxfire Book series.
The Bartram Trail, designated a National Recreation Trail, is located in Clayton. Quaker William Bartram created this trail over 200 years ago and it spans over 40 miles.
Clayton, 15 miles southwest of Norton, is located in Norton County on K 383 in northwestern Kansas.
Clayton was a station on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. It was the principal trading point for a rich agricultural district in the western part of Norton County.
Clayton . . . Within two and a half square miles, Clayton blends a bustling business district with an outstanding housing mix. The central business district combines 7,000,000 square feet of prestigious office space with the vitality of 1,000,000 square feet of retail space. Clayton’s charming residential neighborhoods include stately single-family homes, condominiums and multi-family apartment dwellings. Much of the residential area is within walking distance of specialty boutiques, shops and cafes, which complement the fine architecture of Clayton's bustling business district. Although the City maintains a thriving business district, it has also devoted 70+ acres to passive and active park areas.
Clayton is the hub of metropolitan St. Louis and the seat of St. Louis County. With its shuttle connections to Metrolink and convenient access to several interstates and major arteries, it is just twelve minutes from Lambert International Airport and downtown St. Louis. The imminence of the light rail extension through Clayton further enhances its outstanding quality of life and viability as the region’s second downtown.
In addition to having shopping and dining close at hand, a Clayton business address also provides the availability of the County Government Center, which is located in the heart of Clayton's business district.
The Town of Clayton was built on the road that was cut by Governor Tyrnn's troops as they marched from New Bern to Hillsborough against the Regulators around 1770.
The community was first known as Stallings' Station, a depot for the North Carolina Railroad in the home of Mrs. Sarah Stallings. The first post office was located just southeast of the present site, under the name of Gulley's Store. On January 30, 1856, the name was officially changed to Clayton named for a senator from Delaware.
The Town of Clayton was incorporated in 1869. Today it is a thriving community and the second largest town in Johnston County.
Clayton has a population of approx 8,000 and is located near two interstate highways: I-40 and I-95, on the western edge of Johnston County.
For many years, agriculture has been a mainstay of the community due to the soil and climate conditions in Clayton. Several research farms and laboratories have been established in the area because of Clayton's proximity to North Carolina State University, The NC Department of Agriculture, and Research Triangle Park.
Clayton is an attractive small city located nine miles from the border of the Texas-Oklahoma panhandle, in the heart of cowboy country. Clayton is the county seat for Union County and the hub of a large trade area, which includes adjacent areas of Texas and Oklahoma. Excellent schools, medical facilities and abundant recreation make Clayton a great place to live and work.
by New Mexico Economic Development Department
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