The Conestoga wagon and the migration of the Scott-Irish and Germans down the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania.

Some early settlements and their history

History of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baptist Associations. Written by Deacon John L Logan

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)

The story of the founding of Cleveland County and Shelby NC

A brief story about Drury Dobbins.

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.

First sheriff in Cleveland County. married Judith Hamrick. Father of Burwell Banton

History of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baptist Associations. Written by Deacon John L 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.

History of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baptist Associations. Written by Deacon John L Logan

History of Broad River and Kings Mountain Baptist Associations. Written by Deacon John L Logan

The History of Zion Church by Lyda Poston

A detailed history of Cleveland Springs hotel and resort.