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Hotel Charles | Hotel Charles after being refurbished from the fire in 1928. The name was changed from Central Hotel to The Charles Hotel, named for Charles Blanton. | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business, Highlight: Disasters, fire | |
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1928 Bank collapse | Rare photo o the 1928 Bank collapse where many injuries and several deaths. | 1928 | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Disasters, bank, collapse, deaths, First National Bank |
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1928 Shelby Bank Collapse | The collapse of The First National Bank of Shelby. Many injured and several died. | 1928 | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, Highlight: Disasters, Bank, collapse, disaster |
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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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Ballad of the 1907 Cleveland Springs Fire | The story about the Second hotel at Cleveland Springs, the fire in 1907 and the lives lost. | 1907 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Highlight: Disasters, Little-Known Facts, Fire, Cleveland Springs, McFarland |
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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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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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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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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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A History of Belwood North Carolina | A detailed history of Belwood North Carolina compiled from many sources. | Town: Bellwood, Document: History/Article | |
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The History of Boiling Springs | A detailed history of Boiling Springs North Carolina from many sources. | Town: Boiling Springs, Institution: Church, School, Document: History/Article, College, School, Baptist, spring, | |
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Hamrick and Sons | 19th century photo showing C J Hamrick and Sons store in Boiling Springs. Not there now. | 1875 | Town: Boiling Springs, Hamrick, store |
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Huggins-Curtis Building | 1924 postcard showing the Huggins-Curtis Building and the newly built Boiling Springs Baptist Church on right. The memorial building can be seen next to the main building. | 1924 | Town: Boiling Springs, building, postcard |
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History of Casar | The history of Casar from many sources | Town: Casar, Document: History/Article, Casar | |
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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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History of New Hope Baptist Church | History of New Hope Baptist Church : Earl, North Carolina. First Pastor - Rev. Thomas Dixon | Town: Earl, Institution: Church, Document: Book | |
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History of the First Baptist Church of Shelby NC | 1969 History of the First Baptist Church of Shelby NC, Mrs. C. Rush Hamrick, Jr., Editor R. Hubbard Hamrick, Historian | Town: Shelby, Institution: Church, Document: Book, First Baptist, History, | |
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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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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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1889 A Brief Sketch Of Shelby | An adverting booklet describing Shelby in 1889 with many engravings of landmarks. Also descriptions of businesses, agriculture, advertisements ,schools, minerals, climate, mineral springs and more to attract visitors and investors. | 1889 | Town: Shelby, Document: Book |
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1912 Piedmont High School | 1912-1913 Piedmont Highschool yearbook | 1912-1913 | Town: Lawndale, Institution: School, Document: Book, yearbook, school, piedmont |
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The preaching for today sermons, papers and addresses | The preaching for today : sermons, papers and addresses delivered at the North Carolina Baptist Pastors' Conference, Shelby, December 8,9, 1913 | 1913 | Town: Shelby, Institution: Church, Document: Book, preaching, conference, |
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A History of Belwood North Carolina | A detailed history of Belwood North Carolina compiled from many sources. | Town: Bellwood, Document: History/Article | |
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A History of Earl North Carolina | A history o the town of Earl North Carolina from several sources. | Town: Earl, Document: History/Article, Earl. | |
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A History of Kings Mountain, North Carolina | A detailed history of Kings Mountain gathered from many sources. | Town: Kings Mountain, Document: History/Article, White plains, | |
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A History of Waco North Carolina | A History of Waco North Carolina compiled from various sources. | Town: Waco, Document: History/Article, Waco | |
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History o Mooresboro North Carolina | A detailed History o Mooresboro North Carolina compiled from several sources | Town: Mooresboro, Document: History/Article | |
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History of Casar | The history of Casar from many sources | Town: Casar, Document: History/Article, Casar | |
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History of Fallston | An early history of Fallston | Town: Fallston, Document: History/Article, Fallston, history | |
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History of Patterson Springs North Carolina | A detailed history of Patterson Springs North Carolina compiled from many sources | Town: Patterson Springs, Document: History/Article, railroad | |
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Shelby Star History | Historical article about The Cleveland Star/Shelby Daily Star newspaper, covering its founding, ownership, operations, and influence in Shelby, North Carolina from 1870 to 1930, compiled from multiple historical sources. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, Document: History/Article, Cleveland Star, Shelby Daily Star, Clyde Hoey, Lee B. Weathers, Shelby Aurora, Shelby Review, Shelby Dynasty | |
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Shelby street names | Shelby streets named after revolutionary war heros. | Town: Shelby, Highlight: Little-Known Facts, Document: History/Article, streets, revolutionary | |
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The History of Boiling Springs | A detailed history of Boiling Springs North Carolina from many sources. | Town: Boiling Springs, Institution: Church, School, Document: History/Article, College, School, Baptist, spring, | |
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The History of Grover North Carolina | A detailed history of Grover NC taken from several sources.. | Town: Grover, Document: History/Article, railroad, | |
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The History of Lattimore | A detailed history of Lattimore gathered from many sources | Town: Lattimore, Document: History/Article, Lattimore, Railroad, | |
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The History of Lawndale | A detailed history of Lawndale gathered from many sources. | Town: Lawndale, Business: Mill, Document: History/Article, Schenck, Lawndale, railroad | |
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The History of Polkville | An article that covers the history of Polkville ad the area nearby. | Town: Polkville, Document: History/Article, Polkville, history | |
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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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A History of Shelby Female Academy | Shelby's Baptist female college, chartered in 1883, struggled with debt from the start and closed by 1889-1890. The building later became a boarding house and hotel. | 1832-1896 | Town: Shelby, Institution: School, Document: History/Article, Shelby, Baptist education, female college |
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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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A history of Charles Hotel to 1930 | This is a history of the Charles Hotel (formally Centra Hotel) from the 1887 to 1930 | 1887-1930 | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business: Retail Store, Document: History/Article, Hotel, Charles Hotel, Central Hotel, fire, First National Bank, Wray |
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Shelby's First Hospital | The story of Shelby's first hospital, established in 1910 by Dr. T.G. Hamrick in a converted hotel building. Despite modern facilities and professional staff, the private hospital operated only until 1913-1914, unable to sustain itself financially after the loss of Cleveland Springs' affluent health tourists. | 1910-1913 | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, Institution, Document: History/Article, Shelby, Cleveland County, hospital history, Dr. T.G. Hamrick, medical, 1910s, Cleveland Springs |
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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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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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Sanborn Maps For Shelby | Sanborn Maps for Shelby North Carolina from 1885 to 1921 | Town: Shelby, Document: Maps, Sanborn, | |
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Shelby Cigar Company | Shelby Cigar Company =, makers of Colonel Shelby Cigars. | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, Document: Miscellaneous, Cigar, Colonel cigars | |
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Emergency Hospital Waiting/Recovery room, Shelby, N.C. | Caption on back of photo: 'Tues. 8:30 A.M. 25 children in bed ready for operation, amusing themselves with books, ball and mechanical toy being worked by nurse standing. Little six-year-old in cot by nurse, sitting, is absorbed with pencil and scratch tablet. Parents are by the cots. We don't try to have them keep the blankets 'just so' before operation.' In 1917, George Cooper was appointed the Director of the N.C. State Board of Health's Bureau of Medical Inspection in Schools, and in 1919, he instigated the tonsil and adenoid clinics. | 1920 | Town: Shelby, Institution: Government, Document, Hospital, City Hall |
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Gilmers Furniture going out of business advertisement | The company was destroyed in the collapse of the building in the 1928 Shelby Disaster. | 1928 | Town: Shelby, Business: Other, Document, Furniture, Gilmers, Shelby Disaster, Disaster |
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1890's Shelby Business Section | Shelby's main business in the 1890s A bar was in the corner (became First National Bank) and in the next building too.(Cohen's later) | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business: Bank, Retail Store, Other | |
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Hotel Charles | Hotel Charles after being refurbished from the fire in 1928. The name was changed from Central Hotel to The Charles Hotel, named for Charles Blanton. | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business, Highlight: Disasters, fire | |
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A history of Charles Hotel to 1930 | This is a history of the Charles Hotel (formally Centra Hotel) from the 1887 to 1930 | 1887-1930 | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business: Retail Store, Document: History/Article, Hotel, Charles Hotel, Central Hotel, fire, First National Bank, Wray |
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Central Hotel | Central Hotel (later Charles Hotel) notice showing rates and amenities and rules | 1900 | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business: Bank, hotel, Central Hotel, Charles Hotel, fire, |
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1910 Postcard of Central Hotel | This 1910 Postcard shows the Central Hotel (later Charles Hotel) and First National Bank on the corner of Lafayette and Warren Streets. The bank occupied an office inside the lobby at the time. | 1910 | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business: Bank, Central Hotel, First National Bank, bank, hotel |
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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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Cleveland Springs Hotel and resort | The Wilson home is shown on the far left. The wing was added in 1888. Before the wing was added it was a female academy during the school season and a resort in the summer months. Likely one of the first photographs of this hotel. | 1878-1888 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Hotel: Cleveland Springs Hotel (formerly Wilson Springs), Institution: School, Highlight: Firsts, Cleveland Springs, springs, resort, school, academy, Wilson, fire |
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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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History of New Hope Baptist Church | History of New Hope Baptist Church : Earl, North Carolina. First Pastor - Rev. Thomas Dixon | Town: Earl, Institution: Church, Document: Book | |
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History of the First Baptist Church of Shelby NC | 1969 History of the First Baptist Church of Shelby NC, Mrs. C. Rush Hamrick, Jr., Editor R. Hubbard Hamrick, Historian | Town: Shelby, Institution: Church, Document: Book, First Baptist, History, | |
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Mt. Harmony Methodist | Mt. Harmony Methodist | Town: Polkville, Institution: Church, Highlight: Tidbits | |
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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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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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Central Hotel | Central Hotel (later Charles Hotel) notice showing rates and amenities and rules | 1900 | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business: Bank, hotel, Central Hotel, Charles Hotel, fire, |
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1910 Postcard of Central Hotel | This 1910 Postcard shows the Central Hotel (later Charles Hotel) and First National Bank on the corner of Lafayette and Warren Streets. The bank occupied an office inside the lobby at the time. | 1910 | Town: Shelby, Hotel: Charles Hotel, Business: Bank, Central Hotel, First National Bank, bank, hotel |
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1928 Shelby Bank Collapse | The collapse of The First National Bank of Shelby. Many injured and several died. | 1928 | Town: Shelby, Business: Bank, Highlight: Disasters, Bank, collapse, disaster |
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Flying Circus at Cleveland Springs Advertisement. | Advertisement for a flying circus at the Cleveland Springs Airport which was located behind the present day Golf course clubhouse. $2.50 for passenger flights. | 1929 | Town: Shelby, Mineral Spring: Cleveland Springs, Business, Advertisement, Airport |