Cleveland County, County administrative division in North Carolina, United States.
Description
Cleveland County is an administrative division in North Carolina covering varied terrain that includes parts of the South Mountains. The area encompasses multiple incorporated towns and municipalities like Shelby and Kings Mountain.
History
This county was established in 1841, carved from portions of Lincoln and Rutherford counties. It took its name from Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, a notable figure from the American Revolution.
Culture
Educational institutions like Cleveland Community College and Gardner-Webb University form the cultural backbone of this area. These centers shape how people gather, learn, and connect across the region.
Practical
Government services are centered in Shelby where the main administration office is located. The area benefits from connections to Interstate 85 and US Highway 74, making travel straightforward.
Did you know?
The Broad River Greenway winds through the area with native plants and geological rock formations along its banks. This natural corridor offers visitors a quiet place to explore local landscapes.
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Webbley
6.2 km
Cleveland County Courthouse
5.7 km
Historic Campbell Building
5.6 km
King Street Overhead Bridge
22.5 km
James Heyward Hull House
4.8 km
Banker's House
5.3 km
West End Historic District
22.2 km
Double Shoals Cotton Mill
4.7 kmWilliams Observatory
14.7 km
Reinhardt-Craig House, Kiln and Pottery Shop
27.5 km
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
22.8 km
Masonic Temple Building
6.8 km
Irvin-Hamrick Log House
9.3 km
Joshua Beam House
6.7 km
John Lattimore House
15 km
George Sperling House and Outbuildings
4.4 kmBroad River Greenway
18.1 km
Central School Historic District
22.5 km
Central Shelby Historic District
6 km
Joseph Suttle House
8.6 km
Southern Railway Company Overhead Bridge
22.4 km
Dr. Victor McBrayer House
5.4 km
E. B. Hamrick Hall
14.1 km
Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library and Teacher's Home
22.6 km
West Warren Street Historic District
5.6 km
Margrace Mill Village Historic District
22.1 km
East Marion-Belvedere Park Historic District
5.6 km
Cleveland County Training School
5.2 km
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