Cleveland County Training School

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]

Cleveland County Training School
Cleveland County Training School (June 18, 2020)
Cleveland County Training School is located in North Carolina
Cleveland County Training School
Cleveland County Training School is located in the United States
Cleveland County Training School
Location341 Hudson St., Shelby, North Carolina
Coordinates35°17′56″N 81°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 styleModern Movement
NRHP reference No.16000220
Added to NRHPMay 2, 2016

History

edit

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

edit
  • Ella Mae Colbert[5]

References

edit
  1. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - Cleveland County Training School" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-01-31. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Barrett, Michael. "Downtown Cherryville highlights list of sites added to national historic register". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  3. ^ a b "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.