Shelby Cotton Mill

Shelby Cotton Mill is an historical textile mill located in Shelby, North Carolina. Built in 1900, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History
The mill was opened in April 1900. And by 1901, the mill was expanded with 8,784 ring spindles, 250 broad looms, and 14 carding machines. By 1920s, it became Cleveland County's largest textile mill manufacturing yam and "pajama check".