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

1890parade at the intersection of Washing and Warren streets. The building on the right is the brick courthouse and the First National bank can be seen in the left background. Sheriff on horseback.

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

Mary Jane Austell and James Petty Austell are among the participants in the uptown Shelby parade. Note the horse drawn float.

Charles Blanton is seen driving the carnage sponsored by the First National Bank in 1909. Left to right are pictured Millicent Blanton (Mrs. W.A. Thompson), Madge Webb Riley, Agnes McBrayer, and Mrs. Carl B. Thompson. The carriage was decorated with gold ribbon. You can see the dome of the new courthouse in the background as well as the water tower.

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

1890parade at the intersection of Washing and Warren streets. The building on the right is the brick courthouse and the First National bank can be seen in the left background. Sheriff on horseback.

Mary Jane Austell and James Petty Austell are among the participants in the uptown Shelby parade. Note the horse drawn float.

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

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