The Town of Clayton was built on the road that was cut by Governor Tryon'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.
For Town of Clayton information contact:
Steve Biggs, Town Manager
Town of Clayton
111 E. Second St.
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-5002
