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The Rise and Fall of Cleveland Springs Hotel | A detailed history of Cleveland Springs hotel and resort. | 1820-1929 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Disasters, Firsts, Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, history, Cleveland Springs, |
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The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Politicians, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Cleveland Springs, James Love |
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Sheriff Charles Blanton | First sheriff in Cleveland County. married Judith Hamrick. Father of Burwell Banton | 1841-1848 | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Sheriff, first |
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Ballad of Catherine Babington (the woman Mason) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about Catherine Babington who was the only woman mason ever! She lived in Cleveland County and is buried in Sunset cemetery. | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, mason, Larry Simpson, Babington | |
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The Wilson Springs Accord | Song and video by Larry Simpson about how Cleveland County and Shelby came to be and why Shelby's location. The importance of Cleveland Springs (formally Wilson Springs) | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Historical Ballads, People: Founders, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Wilson springs, James Love, Larry Simpson, Cleveland County |
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Ballad of Catherine Babington (the woman Mason) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about Catherine Babington who was the only woman mason ever! She lived in Cleveland County and is buried in Sunset cemetery. | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, mason, Larry Simpson, Babington | |
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Drury Dobbins story | A brief story about Drury Dobbins. | Institution: Church, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Audio/Videos, Drury Dobbins, preacher | |
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John R. Logan | Born in 1811 he was a surveyor, lawyer, preacher, doctor and a philosopher. He was of great stature among men in the county. He wrote "A History of the Broad River Baptist Association" He was clerk of the association for many years. He was on the six man committee to plan the city of Shelby. | 1811-1884 | Town: Shelby, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Syrveyor, preacher |
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Sheriff Charles Blanton | First sheriff in Cleveland County. married Judith Hamrick. Father of Burwell Banton | 1841-1848 | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Sheriff, first |
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Dr. Ben F. Dixon | Dr. Ben F. Dixon | Town: Kings Mountain, Business: Other, Institution: Government, School, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Ben Dixon, doctor, military, Mason, | |
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Conestoga Wagon | The Conestoga wagon and the migration of the Scott-Irish and Germans down the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania. | People: Founders, Document: History/Article, Conestoga, Wagon, Wagon Road, scott-irish, | |
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Early Settlements In Cleveland County | Some early settlements and their history | Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, settlementd | |
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The Wilson Springs Accord | Song and video by Larry Simpson about how Cleveland County and Shelby came to be and why Shelby's location. The importance of Cleveland Springs (formally Wilson Springs) | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Historical Ballads, People: Founders, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Wilson springs, James Love, Larry Simpson, Cleveland County |
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John R. Logan | Born in 1811 he was a surveyor, lawyer, preacher, doctor and a philosopher. He was of great stature among men in the county. He wrote "A History of the Broad River Baptist Association" He was clerk of the association for many years. He was on the six man committee to plan the city of Shelby. | 1811-1884 | Town: Shelby, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Syrveyor, preacher |
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The Rise and Fall of Cleveland Springs Hotel | A detailed history of Cleveland Springs hotel and resort. | 1820-1929 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Disasters, Firsts, Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, history, Cleveland Springs, |
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Sheriff Charles Blanton | First sheriff in Cleveland County. married Judith Hamrick. Father of Burwell Banton | 1841-1848 | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Sheriff, first |
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The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Politicians, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Cleveland Springs, James Love |
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Drury Dobbins story | A brief story about Drury Dobbins. | Institution: Church, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Audio/Videos, Drury Dobbins, preacher | |
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Sketches of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baprist Assoc | History of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baptist Associations. Written by Deacon John L Logan | 1800-1882 | People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Book, baptist, church, preachers, |
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History of Zion Church | The History of Zion Church by Lyda Poston | 1816 | People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Book, church, Zion, Poston, preachers, |
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Gay Ninety's | 1890s "gay Ninety's" is the way they dressed and took rides. In a day when caps and bonnets and bows were the style. Likely going the Cleveland Springs Hotel for the ball. | Town: Shelby, People: Group Photo | |
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🔗 First Elizabeth School | A makeship stage and curtain for an end-of-school program at this turn of the century one-room, one-teacher photo of the first Elizabeth school. The Elizabeth Church now occupies that site. | 1900 | Institution: Church, School, People: Group Photo, Elizabeth school, Elizabeth Baptist Church, school |
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Kings Mountain High School class of 1914 | Kings Mountain High School class of 1914. The names are in the caption. | 1914 | Town: Kings Mountain, Institution: School, People: Group Photo |
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1919 Shelby Fire Department | Mayor W.D. Lackey poses with with members of the Shelby Fire Department. Star publishing is in the building on the left and printed the Cleveland Star. City Hall was farther to the left. All on East Marion Street. | 1919 | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, People: Group Photo, Fire, Lackey, Star, City Hall, Marion, City Hall, firemen |
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Shelby Printing Company Interior | The Shelby Printing Company was established by C.J. Mabry in 1923 and located on West Marion Street. | 1923 | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, People: Group Photo, Printing, West Marion, Mabry |
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A. V. Wray storefront | Standing in front of his store on Lafyette St across from the courthouse. | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Merchant | |
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A.V.Wray and Sons. | A V Wray, Stough Wray, A V Wray Sr., Charles Wray, Harvey Wray, George Wray and Robert Wray. | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Wray, merchant, store | |
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Ballad of Catherine Babington (the woman Mason) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about Catherine Babington who was the only woman mason ever! She lived in Cleveland County and is buried in Sunset cemetery. | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, mason, Larry Simpson, Babington | |
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Charles C. Blanton | Charles C. Blanton Industrialist and Banker | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, People: Notable Figures, Charles Blanton, banker | |
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Darwin's Dreams (The Springs Still Flow) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about John A. Darwin and his plans to rebuild Cleveland Springs Hotel after the 1907 fire. Adding 18 hoes to the golf course and a clubhouse. He planted fruit trees there and designed a private restricted community adjoining the golf course. He cut roads and sold building lots and convinced Shelby to build a bridge and road to the property. | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, Darwin, Golf, resort | |
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Freight Car full of shoes | Wray-Hudson Company. A.V. Wray and W.H. Hudson were partners in the 1920s. Hudson left Wray before the depression and opened his own store.. | Town: Shelby, Business: Retail Store, People: Notable Figures | |
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General Daniel Morgan | Picture of General Daniel Morgan the genius of the Battle of Cowpens | People: Notable Figures, Daniel Morgan, Morgan, Cowpens, Battle of Cowpens | |
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John R. Dover Sr. | John R. Dover Sr. was a pivotal figure in Shelby, NC's textile history, founding Dover Textiles in 1907, which grew into a major employer with mills like Ella Mill and Dover Mill (later Doran Mill) | Town: Shelby, Business: Mill, People: Notable Figures, mills. textiles, Dover, Ella mills, Dover mill | |
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Major R.F. Schenck | Major R.F. Schenck industrialist who founded Cleveland Mills Company | People: Notable Figures, Schenck | |
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Willis Weathers complete 1832 pension application | Willis Weathers complete 1832 pension application with transcription | People: Notable Figures, Document: Miscellaneous | |
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How Cowpens Won the War | A detailed article that makes the case that because of the battle at Cowpens the war was won | 1781 | People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Cowpens, Morgan, Daniel Morgan, Cowpens |
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The Day After The Battle of Cowpens | A detailed account of what happened after the Battle of Cowpens January 17–18, 1781 | 1781 | People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Cowpens, Daniel Morgan, Morgan, Tarleton, Cornwallis |
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History of First National Bank (1874-1930) | The history of the First National Bank of Shelby North Carolina from 1874 - 1930 | 1874-1930 | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, First National Bank, Burwell Blanton, Jenkins, Dekalb, |
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Marion Streed looking west from residence of George Blanton. | 1878 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Marion street, George Blanton, early, | |
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Dr. Victor McBrayer | Physician, civic leader and deacon. He married ester Suttle. He build the McBrayer house at 507 North Morgan Street in1893. Father-inlaw to Otis Mull. | 1880 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Doctor, |
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Kings Mountain and It's Heroes A history | 1881 KING's MOUNTAIN AND ITS HEROES: HISTORY OF THE Battle of King's Mountain, OCTOBER 7TH, 1780,AND THE EVENTS WHICH LED TO IT, BY LYMAN C. DRAPER, LL. D., You are able to copy text from this PDF file. | 1881 | Town: Kings Mountain, People: Notable Figures, Document: Book, heroes, battle of kings mountain, |
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Texaco Filling Station in 1914 | W.G. Arey is standing in front of his Texaco filling station in 1914. Royster building is in the background. | 1914 | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, People: Notable Figures, Arey, Texaco, filling station, Royaster |
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1916 Arey Brothers | Hugh Arey, Will Arey, Mike Borders and Ward Arey on North Washington Street in front of Arey's garage. They had Auto dealerships and filling stations. A | 1916 | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Arey, Auto, gas, Washington Street, garage |
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1916 Arey Brothers Auto accessary store | Mrs. W.G. Arey, Ward Hunter Arey, William Arey and W.J. Arey on South Washington Street. Auto Accessory store. | 1916 | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Arey, Washington Street, auto, |
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1920s A.V. Wray And F. Stough Wray with shoes | A.V. Wray and F. Sough Wray standing in front of a large shipment of shoes. W.H. Hudson was also a partner at this time. | 1920 | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Wray, shoes, Lafayette, store, Hudson |
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Dr. Hubert Plaster | Dr Plaster was a leading figure in Shelby for decades. Boy scout leader, Red Cross worker and Mayor. | 1927 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Dentist, mayor |
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Biography of Mrs. Catherine Babington, the Only Woman Mason in the World | Catherine Babington was the only female in history. This is her biography. Written by J.P. Babington her son and Mason as well. "She was bright in the First Three Degrees of Masonry, up to the time of her death." | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Biography, Document: Book, Babington, Mason, Sunset | |
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Isaac Shelby | Isaac Shelby : revolutionary patriot and border hero by Henderson, Archibald, 1877-1963 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Biography, Document: Book, revolutionary war, Issac shelby, heros | |
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Five Famous Dixons | The family of the pioneer Baptist preacher Rev. Thomas Dixon. Left to right Tom Dixon. author and playwright. Rev. A. C. Dixon. known for his ministry: Frank Dixon. minister and lecturer: Mrs. Addie Dixon Thacker, author: Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll, one of the State's first woman physicians. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, Institution: Church, People: Notable Figures, Group Photo, Dixon, minister, author, physician | |
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1916 Fourth of July parade | W.J. Arey drives a new ford in the 4th of July parade in 1916, | 1916 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Group Photo, parade, Arey |
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Clyde R. Hoey | Governor Clyde R. Hoey. a member of the original Cleveland County Political Dynasty who later became United States Senator and died suddenly in office. | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Governor, Shelby Dynasty | |
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Clyde Roark Hoey (1877-1954) | Clyde R. Hoey was a Shelby attorney who served in the House of Representees, Senate and Governor. He purchased the Shelby Review (Cleveland Star) and was editor and publisher. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Hoey, governor, star, dynasty | |
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Dr. Ben F. Dixon | Dr. Ben F. Dixon | Town: Kings Mountain, Business: Other, Institution: Government, School, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Ben Dixon, doctor, military, Mason, | |
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O. Max Gardner | Governor O. Max Gardner later Under Secretary of the United States Treasury and appointed Ambassador to the Court of Saint James in England, but died suddenly from a heart attack the night before he was to sail to London to take up his post of duty. | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, o Max Gardner, Governor, Ambassador | |
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Amzi Clarence Dixon | Amzi Clarence Dixon (July 6, 1854 – June 14, 1925) was a Baptist pastor, Bible expositor, and evangelist who was popular during the late 19th and the early 20th centuries | 1854-1925 | Town: Shelby, Institution: Church, People: Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Minister, preacher, author, evangelist |
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A. Clarence Dixon | Baptist pastor, Bible expositor, and evangelist With R.A. Torrey, he edited an influential series of essays, published as The Fundamentals (1910–15), which gave Christian fundamentalism its name. Brother of Thomas Dixon Jr. | 1876 | Town: Shelby, People: Religious Leaders, preacher, baptist, pastor |
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1870s Gristmill | Burwell Blanton is pictured in this 1870s picture of a gristmill located on Brushy Creek west of Shelby. He was a successful farmer, miller and businessman. He is best known as a founding member of J. Jenkins and Company, Cleveland County's first bank that was formed in 1874. It would evolve into First National Bank. | 1875 | Town: Shelby, Business: Mill, Gristmill, Burwell Blanton, Blanton, Brushy Creek |
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Dr. Ben F. Dixon | Dr. Ben F. Dixon | Town: Kings Mountain, Business: Other, Institution: Government, School, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Ben Dixon, doctor, military, Mason, | |
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Kings Mountain and It's Heroes A history | 1881 KING's MOUNTAIN AND ITS HEROES: HISTORY OF THE Battle of King's Mountain, OCTOBER 7TH, 1780,AND THE EVENTS WHICH LED TO IT, BY LYMAN C. DRAPER, LL. D., You are able to copy text from this PDF file. | 1881 | Town: Kings Mountain, People: Notable Figures, Document: Book, heroes, battle of kings mountain, |
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Kings Mountain High School class of 1914 | Kings Mountain High School class of 1914. The names are in the caption. | 1914 | Town: Kings Mountain, Institution: School, People: Group Photo |
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A. V. Wray storefront | Standing in front of his store on Lafyette St across from the courthouse. | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Merchant | |
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A.V.Wray and Sons. | A V Wray, Stough Wray, A V Wray Sr., Charles Wray, Harvey Wray, George Wray and Robert Wray. | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Wray, merchant, store | |
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Ballad of Catherine Babington (the woman Mason) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about Catherine Babington who was the only woman mason ever! She lived in Cleveland County and is buried in Sunset cemetery. | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, mason, Larry Simpson, Babington | |
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Biography of Mrs. Catherine Babington, the Only Woman Mason in the World | Catherine Babington was the only female in history. This is her biography. Written by J.P. Babington her son and Mason as well. "She was bright in the First Three Degrees of Masonry, up to the time of her death." | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Biography, Document: Book, Babington, Mason, Sunset | |
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Charles C. Blanton | Charles C. Blanton Industrialist and Banker | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, People: Notable Figures, Charles Blanton, banker | |
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Clyde R. Hoey | Governor Clyde R. Hoey. a member of the original Cleveland County Political Dynasty who later became United States Senator and died suddenly in office. | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Governor, Shelby Dynasty | |
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Clyde Roark Hoey (1877-1954) | Clyde R. Hoey was a Shelby attorney who served in the House of Representees, Senate and Governor. He purchased the Shelby Review (Cleveland Star) and was editor and publisher. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Hoey, governor, star, dynasty | |
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Darwin's Dreams (The Springs Still Flow) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about John A. Darwin and his plans to rebuild Cleveland Springs Hotel after the 1907 fire. Adding 18 hoes to the golf course and a clubhouse. He planted fruit trees there and designed a private restricted community adjoining the golf course. He cut roads and sold building lots and convinced Shelby to build a bridge and road to the property. | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, Darwin, Golf, resort | |
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Five Famous Dixons | The family of the pioneer Baptist preacher Rev. Thomas Dixon. Left to right Tom Dixon. author and playwright. Rev. A. C. Dixon. known for his ministry: Frank Dixon. minister and lecturer: Mrs. Addie Dixon Thacker, author: Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll, one of the State's first woman physicians. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, Institution: Church, People: Notable Figures, Group Photo, Dixon, minister, author, physician | |
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Freight Car full of shoes | Wray-Hudson Company. A.V. Wray and W.H. Hudson were partners in the 1920s. Hudson left Wray before the depression and opened his own store.. | Town: Shelby, Business: Retail Store, People: Notable Figures | |
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Gay Ninety's | 1890s "gay Ninety's" is the way they dressed and took rides. In a day when caps and bonnets and bows were the style. Likely going the Cleveland Springs Hotel for the ball. | Town: Shelby, People: Group Photo | |
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Isaac Shelby | Isaac Shelby : revolutionary patriot and border hero by Henderson, Archibald, 1877-1963 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Biography, Document: Book, revolutionary war, Issac shelby, heros | |
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John R. Dover Sr. | John R. Dover Sr. was a pivotal figure in Shelby, NC's textile history, founding Dover Textiles in 1907, which grew into a major employer with mills like Ella Mill and Dover Mill (later Doran Mill) | Town: Shelby, Business: Mill, People: Notable Figures, mills. textiles, Dover, Ella mills, Dover mill | |
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O. Max Gardner | Governor O. Max Gardner later Under Secretary of the United States Treasury and appointed Ambassador to the Court of Saint James in England, but died suddenly from a heart attack the night before he was to sail to London to take up his post of duty. | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, o Max Gardner, Governor, Ambassador | |
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John R. Logan | Born in 1811 he was a surveyor, lawyer, preacher, doctor and a philosopher. He was of great stature among men in the county. He wrote "A History of the Broad River Baptist Association" He was clerk of the association for many years. He was on the six man committee to plan the city of Shelby. | 1811-1884 | Town: Shelby, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Syrveyor, preacher |
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The Rise and Fall of Cleveland Springs Hotel | A detailed history of Cleveland Springs hotel and resort. | 1820-1929 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Disasters, Firsts, Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, history, Cleveland Springs, |
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The Wilson Springs Accord | Song and video by Larry Simpson about how Cleveland County and Shelby came to be and why Shelby's location. The importance of Cleveland Springs (formally Wilson Springs) | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Historical Ballads, People: Founders, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Wilson springs, James Love, Larry Simpson, Cleveland County |
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The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Politicians, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Cleveland Springs, James Love |
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Sheriff Charles Blanton | First sheriff in Cleveland County. married Judith Hamrick. Father of Burwell Banton | 1841-1848 | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Sheriff, first |
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Amzi Clarence Dixon | Amzi Clarence Dixon (July 6, 1854 – June 14, 1925) was a Baptist pastor, Bible expositor, and evangelist who was popular during the late 19th and the early 20th centuries | 1854-1925 | Town: Shelby, Institution: Church, People: Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Minister, preacher, author, evangelist |
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History of First National Bank (1874-1930) | The history of the First National Bank of Shelby North Carolina from 1874 - 1930 | 1874-1930 | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, First National Bank, Burwell Blanton, Jenkins, Dekalb, |
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1870s Gristmill | Burwell Blanton is pictured in this 1870s picture of a gristmill located on Brushy Creek west of Shelby. He was a successful farmer, miller and businessman. He is best known as a founding member of J. Jenkins and Company, Cleveland County's first bank that was formed in 1874. It would evolve into First National Bank. | 1875 | Town: Shelby, Business: Mill, Gristmill, Burwell Blanton, Blanton, Brushy Creek |
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A. Clarence Dixon | Baptist pastor, Bible expositor, and evangelist With R.A. Torrey, he edited an influential series of essays, published as The Fundamentals (1910–15), which gave Christian fundamentalism its name. Brother of Thomas Dixon Jr. | 1876 | Town: Shelby, People: Religious Leaders, preacher, baptist, pastor |
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Marion Streed looking west from residence of George Blanton. | 1878 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Marion street, George Blanton, early, | |
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Dr. Victor McBrayer | Physician, civic leader and deacon. He married ester Suttle. He build the McBrayer house at 507 North Morgan Street in1893. Father-inlaw to Otis Mull. | 1880 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Doctor, |
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Texaco Filling Station in 1914 | W.G. Arey is standing in front of his Texaco filling station in 1914. Royster building is in the background. | 1914 | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, People: Notable Figures, Arey, Texaco, filling station, Royaster |
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1916 Arey Brothers | Hugh Arey, Will Arey, Mike Borders and Ward Arey on North Washington Street in front of Arey's garage. They had Auto dealerships and filling stations. A | 1916 | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Arey, Auto, gas, Washington Street, garage |
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1916 Arey Brothers Auto accessary store | Mrs. W.G. Arey, Ward Hunter Arey, William Arey and W.J. Arey on South Washington Street. Auto Accessory store. | 1916 | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Arey, Washington Street, auto, |
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1916 Fourth of July parade | W.J. Arey drives a new ford in the 4th of July parade in 1916, | 1916 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Group Photo, parade, Arey |
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1919 Shelby Fire Department | Mayor W.D. Lackey poses with with members of the Shelby Fire Department. Star publishing is in the building on the left and printed the Cleveland Star. City Hall was farther to the left. All on East Marion Street. | 1919 | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, People: Group Photo, Fire, Lackey, Star, City Hall, Marion, City Hall, firemen |
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1920s A.V. Wray And F. Stough Wray with shoes | A.V. Wray and F. Sough Wray standing in front of a large shipment of shoes. W.H. Hudson was also a partner at this time. | 1920 | Town: Shelby, Business, People: Notable Figures, Wray, shoes, Lafayette, store, Hudson |
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Shelby Printing Company Interior | The Shelby Printing Company was established by C.J. Mabry in 1923 and located on West Marion Street. | 1923 | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, People: Group Photo, Printing, West Marion, Mabry |
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Dr. Hubert Plaster | Dr Plaster was a leading figure in Shelby for decades. Boy scout leader, Red Cross worker and Mayor. | 1927 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Dentist, mayor |
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Drury Dobbins story | A brief story about Drury Dobbins. | Institution: Church, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Audio/Videos, Drury Dobbins, preacher | |
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The Wilson Springs Accord | Song and video by Larry Simpson about how Cleveland County and Shelby came to be and why Shelby's location. The importance of Cleveland Springs (formally Wilson Springs) | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Historical Ballads, People: Founders, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Wilson springs, James Love, Larry Simpson, Cleveland County |
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The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Politicians, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Cleveland Springs, James Love |
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Biography of Mrs. Catherine Babington, the Only Woman Mason in the World | Catherine Babington was the only female in history. This is her biography. Written by J.P. Babington her son and Mason as well. "She was bright in the First Three Degrees of Masonry, up to the time of her death." | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Biography, Document: Book, Babington, Mason, Sunset | |
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Isaac Shelby | Isaac Shelby : revolutionary patriot and border hero by Henderson, Archibald, 1877-1963 | Town: Shelby, People: Notable Figures, Biography, Document: Book, revolutionary war, Issac shelby, heros | |
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Darwin's Dreams (The Springs Still Flow) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about John A. Darwin and his plans to rebuild Cleveland Springs Hotel after the 1907 fire. Adding 18 hoes to the golf course and a clubhouse. He planted fruit trees there and designed a private restricted community adjoining the golf course. He cut roads and sold building lots and convinced Shelby to build a bridge and road to the property. | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, Darwin, Golf, resort | |
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The Rise and Fall of Cleveland Springs Hotel | A detailed history of Cleveland Springs hotel and resort. | 1820-1929 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Disasters, Firsts, Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, history, Cleveland Springs, |
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Darwin's Dreams (The Springs Still Flow) | Song and video by Larry Simpson about John A. Darwin and his plans to rebuild Cleveland Springs Hotel after the 1907 fire. Adding 18 hoes to the golf course and a clubhouse. He planted fruit trees there and designed a private restricted community adjoining the golf course. He cut roads and sold building lots and convinced Shelby to build a bridge and road to the property. | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Little-Known Facts, Historical Ballads, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, Audio/Videos, Darwin, Golf, resort | |
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The Rise and Fall of Cleveland Springs Hotel | A detailed history of Cleveland Springs hotel and resort. | 1820-1929 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Disasters, Firsts, Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, history, Cleveland Springs, |
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The Wilson Springs Accord | Song and video by Larry Simpson about how Cleveland County and Shelby came to be and why Shelby's location. The importance of Cleveland Springs (formally Wilson Springs) | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Historical Ballads, People: Founders, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Wilson springs, James Love, Larry Simpson, Cleveland County |
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The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC | 1835-1841 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Highlight: Firsts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Politicians, Document: Audio/Videos, Founding, Cleveland Springs, James Love |
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Drury Dobbins story | A brief story about Drury Dobbins. | Institution: Church, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, People: Founders, Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Document: Audio/Videos, Drury Dobbins, preacher | |
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Five Famous Dixons | The family of the pioneer Baptist preacher Rev. Thomas Dixon. Left to right Tom Dixon. author and playwright. Rev. A. C. Dixon. known for his ministry: Frank Dixon. minister and lecturer: Mrs. Addie Dixon Thacker, author: Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll, one of the State's first woman physicians. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, Institution: Church, People: Notable Figures, Group Photo, Dixon, minister, author, physician | |
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Amzi Clarence Dixon | Amzi Clarence Dixon (July 6, 1854 – June 14, 1925) was a Baptist pastor, Bible expositor, and evangelist who was popular during the late 19th and the early 20th centuries | 1854-1925 | Town: Shelby, Institution: Church, People: Notable Figures, Religious Leaders, Minister, preacher, author, evangelist |
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🔗 First Elizabeth School | A makeship stage and curtain for an end-of-school program at this turn of the century one-room, one-teacher photo of the first Elizabeth school. The Elizabeth Church now occupies that site. | 1900 | Institution: Church, School, People: Group Photo, Elizabeth school, Elizabeth Baptist Church, school |
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Clyde R. Hoey | Governor Clyde R. Hoey. a member of the original Cleveland County Political Dynasty who later became United States Senator and died suddenly in office. | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Governor, Shelby Dynasty | |
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Charles C. Blanton | Charles C. Blanton Industrialist and Banker | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, People: Notable Figures, Charles Blanton, banker | |
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History of First National Bank (1874-1930) | The history of the First National Bank of Shelby North Carolina from 1874 - 1930 | 1874-1930 | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, People: Notable Figures, Document: History/Article, First National Bank, Burwell Blanton, Jenkins, Dekalb, |
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John R. Dover Sr. | John R. Dover Sr. was a pivotal figure in Shelby, NC's textile history, founding Dover Textiles in 1907, which grew into a major employer with mills like Ella Mill and Dover Mill (later Doran Mill) | Town: Shelby, Business: Mill, People: Notable Figures, mills. textiles, Dover, Ella mills, Dover mill | |
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1870s Gristmill | Burwell Blanton is pictured in this 1870s picture of a gristmill located on Brushy Creek west of Shelby. He was a successful farmer, miller and businessman. He is best known as a founding member of J. Jenkins and Company, Cleveland County's first bank that was formed in 1874. It would evolve into First National Bank. | 1875 | Town: Shelby, Business: Mill, Gristmill, Burwell Blanton, Blanton, Brushy Creek |
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Clyde Roark Hoey (1877-1954) | Clyde R. Hoey was a Shelby attorney who served in the House of Representees, Senate and Governor. He purchased the Shelby Review (Cleveland Star) and was editor and publisher. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, People: Notable Figures, Politicians, Hoey, governor, star, dynasty | |