Editing Clayton, North Carolina

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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name      = Clayton, North Carolina
| settlement_type    = [[Town]]
| image_skyline      = East Main Street, Clayton, North Carolina.jpg
| imagesize          = 
| image_caption      = East Main Street in Clayton
| image_flag         = 
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| motto              = "The Premier Community for Active Families"

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| subdivision_type   = Country
| subdivision_name   = United States
| subdivision_type1  = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_type2  = [[List of counties in North Carolina|Counties]]
| subdivision_name1  = [[North Carolina]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Johnston County, North Carolina|Johnston]], [[Wake County, North Carolina|Wake]]
| established_title  = Established
| established_date   = 1869

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| government_type    = 
| leader_title       = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name        = Jody McLeod<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/mayor-and-council/mayor-jody-mcleod.aspx|title=Mayor Jody McLeod|website=townofclaytonnc.org|access-date=December 27, 2019|archive-date=December 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222173114/https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/mayor-and-council/mayor-jody-mcleod.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| area_magnitude     = 
| area_total_km2     = 44.34
| area_total_sq_mi   = 17.12
| area_land_km2      = 44.28
| area_land_sq_mi    = 17.10
| area_water_km2     = 0.06
| area_water_sq_mi   = 0.02

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| elevation_ft       = 276
| population_total   = 26307
| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_footnotes = 
| population_density_km2 = 680.00
| population_density_sq_mi = 1761.16

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| postal_code        = 27520, 27527
| area_code          = [[Area code 919|919]], [[Area code 984|984]]
| website            = {{URL|www.townofclaytonnc.org}}
| footnotes          = 
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| population_est     = 30,151
}}
'''Clayton''' is a town in [[Johnston County, North Carolina|Johnston County]], [[North Carolina]], United States, and is considered a satellite town of [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]]. As of [[2020 United States census|2020]], Clayton's population was 26,307,<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Clayton%20nc| title=Decennial Census 2020: DEC Redistricting Data: Clayton town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=September 30, 2024}}</ref> up from 16,116 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]]. By 2024 the town's estimated population was 30,621.<ref name="USCensusEst2019">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref> Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the [[Research Triangle]] area and access to major highways such as [[Interstate 40 in North Carolina|I-40]] and [[U.S. Route 70 in North Carolina|US 70]].

==Geography==
Clayton is in western [[Johnston County, North Carolina|Johnston County]], with small portions extending into [[Wake County, North Carolina|Wake County]]. In 2006, construction began on the Highway 70 [[U.S. Route 70 in North Carolina#21st century|Clayton Bypass]], a {{Convert|10.5|mi|adj=on}} stretch from Interstate 40 along the southern portion of Clayton to Highway 70 business southeast of town. It was completed in June 2008. US 70 leads southeast {{convert|13|mi}} to [[Interstate 95]] at Smithfield. Downtown [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]] is {{convert|16|mi}} northwest of Clayton via US 70 Business and Interstate 40.  Many local [[unincorporated area|unincorporated communities]] outside of the town limits use Clayton mailing addresses, including [[Cleveland, Johnston County, North Carolina|Cleveland]], [[Powhatan, North Carolina|Powhatan]], and [[Flowers, North Carolina|Flowers]].

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], as of the 2010 census the town had an area of {{convert|35.05|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|34.99|sqkm|order=flip}} were land and {{convert|0.06|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 0.16%, were water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US3712860| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Clayton town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=October 11, 2018| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213092840/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US3712860| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> The town is part of the [[Neuse River]] watershed. The town limits now extend northeast to the Neuse River and beyond.

Town Hall is located at 111 East Second Street and is shared with [[The Clayton Center]], a performing arts and conference center.

===Climate===

According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Clayton has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Clayton was {{convert|107|F|C|1}} on August 18, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was {{convert|-10|F|C|1}} on January 21, 1985.<ref name = NOWData />

{{Weather box
|location = Clayton, North Carolina, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1955–present
|single line = Yes

|Jan record high F = 81
|Feb record high F = 83
|Mar record high F = 91
|Apr record high F = 97
|May record high F = 96
|Jun record high F = 103
|Jul record high F = 103
|Aug record high F = 107
|Sep record high F = 98
|Oct record high F = 96
|Nov record high F = 86
|Dec record high F = 81

|Jan avg record high F = 71.4
|Feb avg record high F = 74.4
|Mar avg record high F = 81.1
|Apr avg record high F = 86.2
|May avg record high F = 90.6
|Jun avg record high F = 94.6
|Jul avg record high F = 96.0
|Aug avg record high F = 94.8
|Sep avg record high F = 90.7
|Oct avg record high F = 85.4
|Nov avg record high F = 78.8
|Dec avg record high F = 72.6
|year avg record high F = 97.3

|Jan high F = 52.0
|Feb high F = 55.6
|Mar high F = 63.2
|Apr high F = 72.7
|May high F = 79.2
|Jun high F = 85.7
|Jul high F = 89.0
|Aug high F = 87.4
|Sep high F = 82.0
|Oct high F = 72.5
|Nov high F = 62.9
|Dec high F = 55.1
|year high F =

|Jan mean F = 40.7
|Feb mean F = 43.2
|Mar mean F = 50.2
|Apr mean F = 59.2
|May mean F = 67.7
|Jun mean F = 75.1
|Jul mean F = 79.0
|Aug mean F = 77.5
|Sep mean F = 71.8
|Oct mean F = 60.6
|Nov mean F = 50.5
|Dec mean F = 43.6
|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 29.5
|Feb low F = 30.8
|Mar low F = 37.2
|Apr low F = 45.8
|May low F = 56.2
|Jun low F = 64.6
|Jul low F = 69.0
|Aug low F = 67.6
|Sep low F = 61.6
|Oct low F = 48.7
|Nov low F = 38.0
|Dec low F = 32.2
|year low F =

|Jan avg record low F = 14.3
|Feb avg record low F = 18.8
|Mar avg record low F = 23.9
|Apr avg record low F = 32.8
|May avg record low F = 43.4
|Jun avg record low F = 54.3
|Jul avg record low F = 61.7
|Aug avg record low F = 59.8
|Sep avg record low F = 49.9
|Oct avg record low F = 35.1
|Nov avg record low F = 25.2
|Dec avg record low F = 20.4
|year avg record low F = 13.0

|Jan record low F = -10
|Feb record low F = 4
|Mar record low F = 11
|Apr record low F = 24
|May record low F = 33
|Jun record low F = 44
|Jul record low F = 52
|Aug record low F = 48
|Sep record low F = 40
|Oct record low F = 20
|Nov record low F = 12
|Dec record low F = 5

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|Jan precipitation inch = 4.28
|Feb precipitation inch = 3.07
|Mar precipitation inch = 4.10
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.64
|May precipitation inch = 4.06
|Jun precipitation inch = 4.21
|Jul precipitation inch = 6.14
|Aug precipitation inch = 5.86
|Sep precipitation inch = 5.89
|Oct precipitation inch = 3.47
|Nov precipitation inch = 3.59
|Dec precipitation inch = 3.82
|year precipitation inch =

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 10.3
|Feb precipitation days = 9.0
|Mar precipitation days = 10.1
|Apr precipitation days = 8.6
|May precipitation days = 10.1
|Jun precipitation days = 10.1
|Jul precipitation days = 11.4
|Aug precipitation days = 10.3
|Sep precipitation days = 8.2
|Oct precipitation days = 7.7
|Nov precipitation days = 8.3
|Dec precipitation days = 10.6

|Jan snow inch = 2.2
|Feb snow inch = 0.1
|Mar snow inch = 0.1
|Apr snow inch = 0.0
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.0
|Nov snow inch = 0.0
|Dec snow inch = 0.8
|year snow inch =

|unit snow days = 0.1 in
|Jan snow days = 1.2
|Feb snow days = 0.4
|Mar snow days = 0.1
|Apr snow days = 0.0
|May snow days = 0.0
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.0
|Nov snow days = 0.1
|Dec snow days = 0.4

|source 1 = NOAA<ref name = NOAA>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00311820&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Clayton WTP, NC
|access-date = February 27, 2023
}}
</ref>
|source 2 = National Weather Service<ref name = NOWData>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=rah
|publisher = National Weather Service
|title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Raleigh
|access-date = February 27, 2023
}}
</ref>
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 352
|1890= 478
|1900= 754
|1910= 1441
|1920= 1423
|1930= 1533
|1940= 1711
|1950= 2229
|1960= 3302
|1970= 3103
|1980= 4091
|1990= 4756
|2000= 6973
|2010= 16116
|2020= 26307
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+Clayton racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US3712860&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 23, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 15,193
| 57.6%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 6,219
| 23.6%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 142
| 0.5%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 420
| 1.60%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
| 11
| 0.04%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 4,322
| 16.4%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 3,756
| 14.3%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 26,307 residents living within the Town of Clayton. There were 9,579 households (62% Increase), with an average of 3.04 persons per household.<ref>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/claytontownnorthcarolina/PST045219 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the 2010 [[census]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/3712860.html |title=Clayton (Town) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau |access-date=August 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816165326/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37/3712860.html |archive-date=August 16, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> there were 16,116 residents living within the Town of Clayton.   There were 5,944 households, with an average of 2.57 persons per household. The [[population density]] was {{Convert|1,192.8|PD/sqmi}} with an inventory of 6,648 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|492|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the town was 69.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 21.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 10.7% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] 0.4% [[American Indian (U.S. Census)|American Indian]], 1.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]].

Of the 5,944 households in the 2010 census, 44% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30% were non-families. 25.4% of non-family households were made up of householders living alone. 16.3% of households had individuals 65 years of age or older.

The age demographics of the 2010 census determined that 32.9% were under the age of 19, 4.9% were aged 20 to 24, 32.8% aged 25 to 44, 20.8% aged 45 to 64, and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. Females made up 52.5% of the population while males made up 47.5% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,101, and the median income for a family was $64,856.  Males had a median income of $46,108 versus $40,839 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $26,234.  These figures put Town of Clayton well ahead of the North Carolina averages for the same categories.

==Arts and culture==
Sites listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnston County, North Carolina|National Register of Historic Places]] include:<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
* [[Clayton Banking Company Building]]
* [[Clayton Graded School and Clayton Grammar School-Municipal Auditorium]]
* [[Clayton Historic District (Clayton, North Carolina)|Clayton Historic District]]
* [[Cleveland School (Clayton, North Carolina)|Cleveland School]]
* [[Ellington-Ellis Farm]]
* [[Walter R. and Eliza Smith Moore House]]
* [[Sanders-Hairr House]]
* [[Stallings-Carpenter House]]

== Parks and recreation ==
Bailey and Sarah William Preserve has seven miles of multi-use trails for walking and biking.<ref name="johnstoncountync.org">{{cite web | url=https://www.johnstoncountync.org/things-to-do/nature-and-recreation/?bounds=false&view=list&sort=qualityScore&filter_regions%5B0%5D=35 | title=Recreation & Nature in Smithfield/Johnston County NC }}</ref>

Clayton Community Center is a 32,000 sq. ft. facility that has a 1/16th mile indoor track, a fitness center, large gymnasium, an art and potter classroom. It also includes a garden with a greenhouse!<ref name="johnstoncountync.org"/>

Clayton Community Park is a 42-arce park, which offers a variety of activities including a 1/2 mile paved trail, three baseball fields, volleyball courts, picnic shelter, unpaved wetlands, and two playground areas.<ref name="johnstoncountync.org"/>

East Clayton Community Park features soccer and baseball fields, a disc golf course, picnic areas, a walking trail, and a playground.<ref>{{cite web | title = East Clayton Community Park | publisher = Town of Clayton, North Carolina | url = https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/581/East-Clayton-Community-Park | accessdate = July 2, 2023}}</ref>

Clayton also has the Clayton Municipal Park, Clayton River Walk on the Neuse, [[Clemmons Educational State Forest]], Donald "Clyde" Sinclair Park, the East Clayton Community Park, the East Clayton Dog Park, Harmony Playground, Neuse Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rentals, the Pine Hollow Golf Club, the Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club, the Sam's Branch Greenway Trail, the Neuse Country Club, and the Triangle Adventures.<ref name="johnstoncountync.org"/>

==Government==
===Town Council===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Office !! Term start !! Term end !! Reference
|-
| Jody McLeod || Mayor || December 2003 || 2027 || <ref>{{cite web | title = Mayor Jody McLeod | publisher = Town of Clayton, North Carolina | url = https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/mayor-and-council/mayor-jody-mcleod.aspx | access-date = December 22, 2019 | archive-date = December 22, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191222173114/https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/mayor-and-council/mayor-jody-mcleod.aspx | url-status = dead }}</ref>
|-
| Ruth Anderson || Councilwoman ||December 2023|| 2027 ||
|-
| Gretchen Williams|| Councilwoman || December 2023|| 2027||
|-
| Michael Sims || Mayor Pro Team|| December 2021 || 2025 ||
|-
| Andria Archer || Councilwoman || December 2021 || 2025 ||
|-
| Porter Casey || Councilman || December 2021 || 2025 ||
|}

==Education==
{{colbegin}}
* Academy of Hope<ref name="greatschools.org">{{cite web | url=https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/clayton/#TopSchools*High | title=Best Clayton Schools &#124; Clayton, NC School Ratings &#124; Best Schools }}</ref>
* American Leadership Academy - Johnston<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.alaschools.org/nc/johnston-7-12 | title=Charter School &#124; Johnston 6-12 &#124; American Leadership Academy | date=October 24, 2022 }}</ref>
* [[Clayton High School (North Carolina)|Clayton High School]]
* [[Cleveland High School (North Carolina)|Cleveland High School]]
* Clayton Middle School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Cooper Academy<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Cleveland Elementary School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* East Clayton Elementary School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Johnston Charter Academy<ref>https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/johnston-charter-academy/en {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
* Lifespring Academy<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Powhatan Elementary School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* River Dell Elementary School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Riverwood Elementary School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Riverwood Middle School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Swift Creek Middle<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
* Thales Academy<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thalesacademy.org/about/quick-facts | title=Thales Academy }}</ref>
* West Clayton Elementary School<ref name="greatschools.org"/>
{{colend}}

==Notable people==
* [[Chris Archer]], [[Major League Baseball]] player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/31003/chris-archer|title = Chris Archer Stats, News, Bio}}</ref> 
* [[Valerie Ashby]], chemist and President of [[University of Maryland, Baltimore County]]<ref>[https://today.duke.edu/2019/02/trinity-dean-valerie-ashby-appointed-second-five-year-term Trinity Dean Valerie Ashby Appointed to Second Five-Year Term]. ''Duke Today''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[Sam Beddingfield]] (1933-2012), [[test pilot]] and a pioneering aerospace engineer<ref>[https://nbbd.com/npr/smilinjack/newsletters/1207smilinjack.pdf Sam Beddingfield]. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[Gary Clark (basketball)|Gary Clark]], [[NBA]] player<ref>[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkga01.html Gary Clark Stats]. ''Basketball-Reference''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[William Dodd (ambassador)|William Dodd]] (1869–1940), historian and [[United States Ambassador to Germany]] from 1933 to 1937
* [[Johnny Dutch]], [[USA Track & Field]] athlete
* [[Vern Duncan]] (1890-1954), former Major League Baseball player<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/duncave01.shtml Vern Duncan Stats]. ''Baseball-Reference''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[Douglas Ellington]] (1886-1960), [[architect]] noted for his work in the [[Art Deco]] style<ref>[https://www.wnchistory.org/ellington/ Douglas Ellington: Asheville's Boomtown Architect]. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[Eric Ellington]] (1889-1913), pioneer of military aviation and namesake of [[Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base|Ellington Field]] in Houston, Texas<ref>{{cite web|url=http://earlyaviators.com/eelling1.htm|date=Oct–Nov 1957|title=Lt. Eric Lamar Ellington 1889-1913|publisher=Houston Post|access-date=September 12, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Omarion Hampton]], [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]] running back<ref>{{cite web | url=https://goheels.com/sports/football/roster/omarion-hampton/25575 | title=Omarion Hampton - Football }}</ref>
* [[Kendra Harrison|Kendra "Keni" Harrison]], set the world record in the women's [[100 metres hurdles]] at the [[London Grand Prix]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/olympics/article91676752.html|title=Clayton's Keni Harrison bounces back with world record hurdle run|access-date=September 13, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Corey Lee (baseball)|Corey Lee]], MLB player<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-lee-signs-with-ang/148313208/ | title=Lee signs with Angels | newspaper=The News and Observer | date=May 7, 2004 | pages=B2 }}</ref>
* [[Jaylee Burley Mead]] (1929–2012), astronomer at [[NASA]]'s [[Goddard Space Flight Center]]<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/jaylee-mead-dies-nasa-astronomer-was-a-cultural-benefactor-in-dc/2012/09/14/0c791b72-bbc1-11e1-be9d-4c3aa0cd4a63_story.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
* [[Evan Phillips|Evan Philips]], MLB Player<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/player/evan-phillips-623465 | title=Evan Phillips Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News | website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref>
* [[Rodney Rowe (athlete)|Rodney Rowe]], track and field [[Sprint (running)|sprinter]]<ref>[https://www.usatf.org/athlete-bios/rodney-rowe Rodney Rowe | USA Track & Field]. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>
* [[James Talacek]], professional aquanaut<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20121209190644/http://aquarius.uncw.edu/missions/2012/00_2012/j_talacek {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
* [[Kodi Whitley]], Major League Baseball pitcher<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=whitle000kod Kodi Whitley]. ''Baseball-Reference''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.townofclaytonnc.org}}
* [http://www.claytonchamber.com/ Clayton Chamber of Commerce]

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