Many thanks and gratitude to the many local genealogists and history buffs who have contributed so much to our understanding of our local history and families of Cleveland County. Your hard work and passion for preserving our local heritage have made a significant impact, enriching our understanding of the past and fostering a deep appreciation for our community’s unique history.
Local Historians and Genealogists
Mike Allen, Elizabeth Anthony, John E. Barrett, Vonnie Cantrell, Linda Carpenter, Buddy Carter, Ned Cash, Phil Combs, Roby Combs, Caroline Dedmon, Zachary Dressel, Dale Elmore, Tom Forney, Ann Hord Gamble, O. Max Gardner, III, Allen Gold, Ronald Harrill, Mike Hardin, Betty Lee Hord, Van Hoyle, Steve Leatherwood, Brendan Camp LeGrand, Theresa Lowe, Angela Turner McManus, Wayne Merritt, Dennis Morgan, U. L. “Rusty” and Marie Farrow Patterson, Judith Parker-Proctor, Greg Payseur, Karen McBrayer Freeman Rhyne, Roger Ross, Rev. Johnny Searight, Larry Simpson, Joe Southards, Melvin Ware, Harvey Webb, Gabe Whisnant, Harvey Whisnant, David White, and Ann Wright.
Contributors and Advisors
A special thank you to those who have contributed their content or assistance during the construction of this website.
Charles Dover and Sue Gibson Chamberlain, Steve Leatherwood, U. L. “Rusty” Patterson, Greg Payseur, Roger Ross, and Larry Simpson.
Cleveland County History Panel of Experts
The following people have kindly volunteered to answer inquiries about various topics pertaining to Cleveland County history.
| topic | name | email address |
| Belwood | ||
| Boiling Springs | ||
| Casar | ||
| Earl | ||
| Fallston | ||
| Grover | ||
| Kings Mountain | Anne Hord Gamble | annebhgamble@gmail.com |
| Kings Mountain | Hayne Neisler | orioles403@aol.com |
| Kingstown | ||
| Lattimore | ||
| Lawndale | Ann Hord-Heatherly | |
| Lawndale | Thom Forney | tjafj@bellsouth.net |
| Lawndale | Joe Southards | J_southards@hotmail.com |
| Mooresboro | Wayne & Cindy Witherspoon | |
| Patterson Springs | ||
| Polkville | ||
| Shelby | Rusty Patterson | ulp3@yahoo.com |
| Waco | John E. “Butch” Barrett | john.barrett7864@gmail.com |
| topic | name | email address |
| American Legion World Series | ||
| African American history | ||
| African American history | Roger Ross | rogerdean.ross@gmail.com |
| Cleveland Co. Fair | Phil Combs | |
| Cleveland Springs | Larry Simpson | larrygen48@gmail.com |
| Gardner-Webb Univ. | Johnny & Shirley Searight | johnnysearight@yahoo.com |
| Holly Oak Park | Wayne Merritt | |
| Libraries | Anne Hord Gamble | annebhgamble@gmail.com |
| Shelby businesses | Roby Combs | |
| Shelby businesses | David White | |
| Shelby disasters | Brendan Camp Legrand | bclegrand@hotmail.com |
Cleveland County History 