Honeycutt Feed and Seed
Operating room at City Hall
1919 Shelby Fire Department
1921 SHelby Map Pt1
Suttles's Potato House
1660-1775 Settlement routes in NC
Early Cleveland Springs Hotel
1916 Shelby Map Pt1
Marion Streed looking west from residence of George Blanton.
1916 Arey Brothers Auto accessary store
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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?
The Fifteen-Year-Old Who Started the Cleveland Star
Clyde Roark Hoey, who grew up in the South Washington Street neighborhood, was the son of Charlotte Roark, daughter of Reese Roark, who once lived in the old McAfee house. Hoey established the Cleveland Star as a weekly newspaper when he was only 15 years old. Before reaching his 21st birthday, he was elected to represent Cleveland County in the North Carolina Legislature.
He later served as Governor of North Carolina and as a United States Senator. Mamie Jones describes him as one of the state’s leading attorneys, frequently called “the silver-tongued orator from North Carolina.” He was also well known as a Methodist churchman and Sabbath School teacher.
Source: Mamie Jones.
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- Historical eras: Pre-1841 through the Golden Age (1900-1930)
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- 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