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.

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.

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

Central Hotel (later Charles Hotel) notice showing rates and amenities and rules

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.

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

Central Hotel (later Charles Hotel) notice showing rates and amenities and rules

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.

Central Hotel (later Charles Hotel) notice showing rates and amenities and rules

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.

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