Cleveland County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Cleveland County - Cleveland County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Cleveland County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Cleveland County located in the map, major cities in Cleveland county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Cleveland County, North Carolina

About Cleveland County, North Carolina

Cleveland County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Shelby. As per 2020 census, the population of Cleveland County is 100359 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 469 sq mi (1,215 km2). Cleveland County was established on 1841.

Facts about Cleveland County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionWestern Piedmont / Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
County SeatShelby
Named AfterBenjamin Cleveland
Established1841
Coordinates~35.30° N, 81.54° W
Total Area~468.18 sq mi
Land Area~464.25 sq mi
Water Area~3.93 sq mi
Population (2020)~99,519
Estimated Population (2024)~102,194
Population Density~214 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesShelby, Kings Mountain, Boiling Springs, Casar, Earl, Fallston, Grover, Lattimore, Lawndale, Mooresboro, Patterson Springs, Polkville, Waco
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Services, Agriculture, Retail
Major RoadsInterstate 85, U.S. Highway 74, NC Highways
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForHistoric Shelby downtown & courthouse, proximity to Kings Mountain National Military Park, foothills scenery
Websitehttps://www.clevelandcounty.com

Top Attractions in Cleveland County, North Carolina

  • Kings Mountain National Military Park – Revolutionary War battlefield.
  • Kings Mountain State Park – Hiking and nature trails.
  • Uptown Shelby Historic District – Shops and dining.
  • Earl Scruggs Center – Music and cultural history.
  • Webb Custom Kitchen Museum – Local heritage exhibits.
  • Broad River Greenway – Walking and biking trails.
  • Moss Lake – Boating and fishing.
  • Don Gibson Theatre – Live music performances.
  • Cleveland County Fairgrounds – Events and fairs.
  • Patriot Park – Community recreation space.

Cities & Towns in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Shelby, Kings Mountain, Boiling Springs, Lawndale, Belwood, Casar, Earl, Fallston, Grover, Kingstown, Lattimore, Mooresboro, Polkville, Waco