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North Carolina Map Highlighting Cleveland County
A map showing Cleveland County in North Carolina.

Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are super important to history? In Cleveland County, North Carolina, there are many special spots that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect places that tell us about the past.

These places could be old houses, schools, churches, or even bridges. They are important because they show us how people lived, worked, and built things a long time ago. Let's explore some of these amazing historic places in Cleveland County!

Historic Places in Cleveland County

Here are some of the cool historic places you can find in Cleveland County:

Banker's House

The Banker's House is a beautiful old home located in Shelby, North Carolina. It was built a long time ago and shows us what grand houses looked like back then. It was added to the National Register in 1975.

Bankers House - Shelby, NC
The historic Banker's House in Shelby.

Joshua Beam House

Also near Shelby, North Carolina, the Joshua Beam House is another historic home. It joined the National Register in 1980. Old houses like this often have unique designs and stories from the families who lived there.

Joshua Beam House
The Joshua Beam House.

Central School Historic District

In Kings Mountain, North Carolina, there's a whole area called the Central School Historic District. This district includes the old Central School and other buildings nearby. It became a historic district in 2001, meaning a group of buildings together are important.

Kings Mountain Central School
Kings Mountain Central School.

Central Shelby Historic District

Shelby, North Carolina has its own Central Shelby Historic District. This large area includes many important buildings in the heart of the city. It was first listed in 1983 and later expanded to include even more historic spots.

Scruggs Center, Formerly the Cleveland County Courthouse
The Scruggs Center, which used to be the Cleveland County Courthouse.

Cleveland County Courthouse

The old Cleveland County Courthouse in Shelby, North Carolina is a very important building. It's where many decisions for the county were made for a long time. It was added to the National Register in 1979.

Old Cleveland County Courthouse 2009
The Old Cleveland County Courthouse.

Cleveland County Training School

The Cleveland County Training School in Shelby, North Carolina is a significant place, especially for education history. It was listed in 2016. Schools like this played a big role in communities.

Cleveland County Training School
The Cleveland County Training School.

Davidson Elementary School

Another historic school, Davidson Elementary School, is in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It was recognized in 2016 for its historical importance.

Davidson School Kings Mountain
Davidson Elementary School in Kings Mountain.

Double Shoals Cotton Mill

The Double Shoals Cotton Mill in Double Shoals, NC is an old factory that used to make cotton products. Mills like this were very important for jobs and the economy in North Carolina's past. It was added to the list in 2009.

Double Shoals Cotton Mill
The Double Shoals Cotton Mill.

East Marion-Belvedere Park Historic District

This historic district in Shelby, North Carolina includes a neighborhood with many interesting old homes. It was listed in 2002.

Julius Suttle House - Built Ca. 1924
The Julius Suttle House, built around 1924.

E. B. Hamrick Hall

E. B. Hamrick Hall is on the Gardner-Webb College campus in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. This building is part of the history of the college and was listed in 1982.

E.B. Hamrick Hall
E.B. Hamrick Hall at Gardner-Webb University.

James Heyward Hull House

The James Heyward Hull House is another historic home in Shelby, North Carolina. It was added to the National Register in 2003.

James Heyward Hull House
The James Heyward Hull House.

Irvin-Hamrick Log House

Near Boiling Springs, North Carolina, you can find the Irvin-Hamrick Log House. This type of house, made from logs, shows us how early settlers built their homes. It was listed in 1980.

Irvin-Hamrick Log House
The Irvin-Hamrick Log House.

King Street Overhead Bridge

The King Street Overhead Bridge in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is a historic bridge. Bridges are important for connecting places and showing how engineers built things in the past. This one was listed in 2005.

King Street Overhead Bridge
The King Street Overhead Bridge.

Margrace Mill Village Historic District

This historic district in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is a former mill village. These villages were built around factories to house the workers. It tells us about the industrial history of the area and was listed in 2009.

114 Fulton Drive, Kings Mountain, NC
A house in the Margrace Mill Village Historic District.

Masonic Temple Building

The Masonic Temple Building in Shelby, North Carolina is a historic meeting place. It was added to the National Register in 1982.

Masonic Temple Building - Shelby NC
The Masonic Temple Building in Shelby.

Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library and Teacher's Home

In Kings Mountain, North Carolina, this building served as both a library and a home for teachers. It was listed in 2014, showing its importance to education and community life.

Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library
The Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library.

Dr. Victor McBrayer House

The Dr. Victor McBrayer House in Shelby, North Carolina is another historic residence. It was added to the National Register in 1979.

Dr. Victor McBrayer House - Shelby, NC
The Dr. Victor McBrayer House.

Shelby Cotton Mill

The Shelby Cotton Mill in Shelby, North Carolina is another example of the region's textile history. This large mill was a major employer and part of the local economy. It was listed in 2015.

Shelby Cotton Mill
The Shelby Cotton Mill.

Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery

The Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Grover, North Carolina is a historic burial ground. Cemeteries can tell us a lot about the people who lived in an area long ago. This one was listed in 2011.

Old Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery 1780-1916
The Old Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Southern Railway Company Overhead Bridge

Another historic bridge in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is the Southern Railway Company Overhead Bridge. It was important for trains and transportation. It was listed in 2007.

Southern Railway Overhead Bridge
The Southern Railway Overhead Bridge.

George Sperling House and Outbuildings

The George Sperling House and its other buildings in Shelby, North Carolina form a historic property. It was added to the National Register in 2001.

George Sperling House - Shelby, NC
The George Sperling House.

Joseph Suttle House

The Joseph Suttle House, located southwest of Shelby, North Carolina, is another historic home. It was listed in 1980.

Joseph Suttle House, Shelby, NC
The Joseph Suttle House.

United States Post Office (Kings Mountain)

The old United States Post Office in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is now the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. This building played an important role in the community's communication. It was listed in 2015.

Former Kings Mountain Post Office
The former Kings Mountain Post Office.

Webbley

Webbley, also known as the O. Max Gardner House, is a historic home in Shelby, North Carolina. It was listed in 1980.

Webbly (O. Max Garner House) - Shelby, NC
Webbley, also known as the O. Max Gardner House.

West End Historic District (Kings Mountain)

The West End Historic District in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is another area with many historic buildings. It was listed in 2010.

Ware Family House- Constructed ca. 1882
The Ware Family House, built around 1882, in the West End Historic District.

West Warren Street Historic District

Finally, the West Warren Street Historic District in Shelby, North Carolina is a neighborhood with a special historical feel. It was added to the National Register in 2009.

El Nido, Shelby, NC
El Nido, a historic home in Shelby.
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