Shelby in Cleveland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cleveland County World War I Memorial
1917-1919
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 22, 2009
1. Cleveland County World War I Memorial Marker
Honoring those from Cleveland County, who served in the World War and the following who made the supreme sacrifice
Honor Roll
Harvey N. Allen Wm. Barrett E. O. Cabaniss John Carver Calvin Cook Ira A. Crabtree Broadus V. Doty Robert P. Falls Otis D. Green Geo. W. Hastings Frank Hayes Butler Hord Warren F. Hoyle Roy Lattimore C. A. McCraw G. B. McEntire B. C. McSwain Reid Morris Lawson J. Owens William Parker (Col.) Summey Powell Ed. Price S. J. Randall J. H. Ratteree R. O. Rhyne Forrest A. Rippy Joseph W. Runyans Joseph L. Spangler O. Pratt Street Fred Weathers Wm. B. Weathers
"In a righteous cause they won immortal glory and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind." Woodrow Wilson, 1918
Erected by the Star Newspaper, through local contributions.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 35° 17.484′ N, 81° 32.4′ W. Marker is in Shelby, North Carolina, in Cleveland County. It
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Regionally, this marker and memorial is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cleveland County Civil War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Cleveland County Korean and Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cleveland County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelby Sit-ins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Earl Scruggs Center (about 300 feet away); Bobby Bell (about 400 feet away); Plato Durham (about 400 feet away); Cleveland Masonic Temple (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelby.
More about this marker. Marker is located on the side of the Cleveland County Courthouse.
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 22, 2009
2. Cleveland County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,256 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
