Over 100 historical tidbits compiled by Larry Simpson from Mamie Jones' 'In Cleveland County's Early Days' column in the Shelby Daily Star (1947-1955). Each piece captures a specific moment, person, or event from Cleveland County's early history, based on interviews with eyewitnesses who lived through that era

Sanborn Maps for Shelby North Carolina from 1885 to 1921

Sanborn Maps for Shelby North Carolina from 1885 to 1921

Pictures and history of the Dummy Railroad that ran from Cleveland Mils to Shelby North Carolina.

W.G. Arey is standing in front of his Texaco filling station in 1914. Royster building is in the background.

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.G. Arey is standing in front of his Texaco filling station in 1914. Royster building is in the background.

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,

Pictures and history of the Dummy Railroad that ran from Cleveland Mils to Shelby North Carolina.

Over 100 historical tidbits compiled by Larry Simpson from Mamie Jones' 'In Cleveland County's Early Days' column in the Shelby Daily Star (1947-1955). Each piece captures a specific moment, person, or event from Cleveland County's early history, based on interviews with eyewitnesses who lived through that era

Sanborn Maps for Shelby North Carolina from 1885 to 1921

W.G. Arey is standing in front of his Texaco filling station in 1914. Royster building is in the background.

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

Sanborn Maps for Shelby North Carolina from 1885 to 1921

Over 100 historical tidbits compiled by Larry Simpson from Mamie Jones' 'In Cleveland County's Early Days' column in the Shelby Daily Star (1947-1955). Each piece captures a specific moment, person, or event from Cleveland County's early history, based on interviews with eyewitnesses who lived through that era

W.G. Arey is standing in front of his Texaco filling station in 1914. Royster building is in the background.

1920s Arey Oil Company selling Texaco products. This was located is at the railroad on South Morgan Street.

Pictures and history of the Dummy Railroad that ran from Cleveland Mils to Shelby North Carolina.

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.