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Cleveland County Historical Museum

Students will learn about the early days of Cleveland County and will see artifacts and other exhibits at this historical museum.

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Built in 1907, this Classic Revival courthouse is the only structure on the “court square” in Shelby. The geodetic center of Shelby is denoted by a 1″ square of marble embedded in the central hallway of this structure. Museum exhibits depict early life in Cleveland County, a Collector’s Corner, community exhibits, and a Living History Program.

The museum is located in Court Square in Shelby, NC, call (704) 482-8186 for more information. The museum is open Tuesday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM.

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