Cleveland County Courthouse
Cleveland County Courthouse, County courthouse in Shelby, United States.
The Cleveland County Courthouse features a three-story Classical Revival design with Corinthian order porticoes at each of its four entrances and a three-stage cupola.
Built in 1907 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, this courthouse was designed by architect H. L. Lewman using locally sourced materials.
The building transformed into the Earl Scruggs Center in 2014, presenting exhibitions about the celebrated musician and the musical heritage of the American South.
The courthouse stands at the intersection of Main, Washington, Warren, and Lafayette Streets, occupying 1.8 acres of land in downtown Shelby.
Each of the four entrances displays identical tetrastyle porticoes, creating a symmetrical appearance from every approaching direction.
Location: Shelby
Architects: H. L. Lewman
GPS coordinates: 35.29140,-81.53940
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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