A detailed article that makes the case that because of the battle at Cowpens the war was won

Isaac Shelby : revolutionary patriot and border hero by Henderson, Archibald, 1877-1963

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.

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

A detailed account of what happened after the Battle of Cowpens January 17–18, 1781

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.

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

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.

Dr. Ben F. Dixon

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.

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

Charles C. Blanton Industrialist and Banker

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.

Dr. Ben F. Dixon

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.

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.

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

Mrs. W.G. Arey, Ward Hunter Arey, William Arey and W.J. Arey on South Washington Street. Auto Accessory store.

W.J. Arey drives a new ford in the 4th of July parade in 1916,

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.

Standing in front of his store on Lafyette St across from the courthouse.

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."

The history of the First National Bank of Shelby North Carolina from 1874 - 1930

The History of Zion Church by Lyda Poston

A detailed history of Cleveland Springs hotel and resort.