A. V. Wray storefront
1930s Cotton Field postcard
Uptown aerial photograph of Shelby
General Daniel Morgan
Hotel Charles
Dan Hornsby songwriter
1907 Color Postcard of Courthouse and Springhouse
The Yellow Brick Elizabeth Baptist Church
1920 Postcard pf Springhouse.
1907 postcard corner view
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We welcome contributions of photographs, documents, and stories related to Cleveland County history.
Welcome
Welcome to the Cleveland County History Project! Step back in time and discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our county. From the early settlers before 1841 through the Golden Age of the 1920s, our history comes alive here. Whether you're researching family roots, exploring local landmarks, or just curious about the past, you'll find something meaningful in these pages.
Did You Know?
A Country Doctor Delivered Five Babies in Four Days
During the years when Dr. T. Evans McBrayer was practicing medicine in Cleveland County, the work of a country doctor was exhausting and unrelenting. Mamie Jones told of one period when Dr. McBrayer delivered five babies within four days. These births were not close together, but were scattered across widely separated sections of the county. He traveled continuously, day and night, going from one home to another over rough roads, with little rest between calls. The episode was recalled to show how demanding medical practice was at the time, when doctors were expected to be available at all hours and travel long distances to serve their patients.
Source: Mamie Jones
Features
- Browse by category: Towns, Institutions, Businesses, Hotels, People, and more
- Search by tags and categories
- Historical eras: Pre-1841 through the Golden Age (1900-1930)
- Full-screen zoom viewer: Click any image to pan and zoom in detail
- High-resolution images available for most items
- Detailed descriptions and historical context
- Designed to be approachable, not intimidating like traditional archives
Announcements
- January 2026: Project launched with initial collection
- We're actively seeking contributions from community members
- Check back for new additions