Cleveland County Training School

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Cleveland County Training School
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Cleveland County Training School (June 18, 2020)
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Location341 Hudson St., Shelby, North Carolina
Coordinates 35°17′56″N81°32′00″W / 35.29889°N 81.53333°W / 35.29889; -81.53333 Coordinates: 35°17′56″N81°32′00″W / 35.29889°N 81.53333°W / 35.29889; -81.53333
Area3.45 acres (1.40 ha)
Built1895 (1895)
ArchitectV. W . Breeze (main building, 1951)
Van Wageningen and Cothran (gymnasium, 1960)
Architectural style Modern Movement
NRHP reference No. 16000220
Added to NRHPMay 2, 2016

Cleveland County Training School was a historic school for African-Americans in Shelby, North Carolina. [1] It was included in National Register of Historic Places in 2016. [2]

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History

The school was built in 1895 and it was open until 1957, when it was replaced by newly constructed Hunter Elementary School (on Pinkney Street). [3] However, till 1977, the school educated up to sixth grade. But, in 1985, Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church purchased the property. [3]

In 2016, Willie Green, a former professional basketball player and current coach of Phoenix Suns purchased the property to establish Carolina Athletic Sports Academy (CASA) - a training facility for the local and national athletes. [4]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - Cleveland County Training School" (PDF). Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  2. mbarrett@gastongazette.com, Michael Barrett. "Downtown Cherryville highlights list of sites added to national historic register". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  3. 1 2 "Cleveland County Training School". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  4. White, Casey. "'This is our house'". Shelby Star. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  5. Dill, Ashley. "Chesnee community celebrates Ella Mae H. Colbert, a living legend". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2021-06-07.