 Cleveland County, North Carolina, known as the
gateway between
Asheville and
Charlotte, lies nestled in the rolling hills of the
southwestern
Piedmont Region of the state. Situated in the
outlying foothills of the majestic
Blue Ridge Mountains, Cleveland County’s spectacular
scenery is not the only thing it offers. Geographically
located in the center of the Carolinas’ largest two
metropolitan areas, Charlotte and
Greenville / Spartanburg SC, Cleveland County
provides quick and easy access to the cities for
incoming businesses as well as residential enjoyment.
The town of
Shelby serves as the county seat, with a 2000 census
population of almost 20,000. Shelby is known for its
annual
Livermush Expo, a culinary treat not to be missed.
Shelby’s City Park
Carousel is a delight for young and old, a 1918
wooden merry-go-round, lovingly restored with hours of
volunteer local labor and donated funds. Shelby’s
Uptown District, known as the ‘front porch’ of
Cleveland County, draws visitors and shoppers from all
over the region. As a nationally recognized
Historic District, quality shops and restaurants
entice tourists and locals alike. The towns of
Boiling Springs and
Kings
Mountain are also major residential areas within the
County. The Kings Mountain National
Military Park commemorates the battle of 1780, where
American Patriots halted the British advance into the
Carolinas.
Cleveland County’s population of just over 96,000
(Census 2000) enjoys the region’s moderate climate, with
warm summers and mild winters and a scant five inches of
snowfall per year. The average annual high temperature
is 71 degrees and average low temperature is 48 degrees.
53 inches of rainfall keep the Piedmont Region green and
gorgeous.
Cleveland County towns and cities include Belwood,
Boiling Springs, Casar, Earl, Fallston, Grover, Kings
Mountain, Lattimore, Lawndale, Mooresboro, Patterson
Springs, Polkville, Waco.
Cleveland County looks forward to much industrial growth
in the coming years. Ranked in the top ten Best Small
Markets by Southern Business and Development Magazine,
County officials have many incentives in place, working
closely with the
Charlotte Regional Partnership to attract new
businesses to the area. Cleveland County’s geographic
location makes it ideal for manufacturing and
distribution firms, with four major interstates within
its borders, I-85, I-77, I-40 and I-26. Three new
industrial parks have been created and the present
economy is diverse and stable. Site Selection Magazine
has ranked Shelby and Kings Mountain as two of the top
one hundred small cities for corporate relocation.
Cleveland County, North Carolina prides itself in
retaining family values and an excellent quality of
life. Housing costs remain low and community spirit
stays high. Recreational opportunities abound among the
gorgeous landscape of the County, and employment is
available locally or in the larger cities for a short
commute. Cleveland County residents feel they have it
all.
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