Cleveland County Training School

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

History

The school was built in 1895 and it was open until 1957, when it was replaced by newly constructed Hunter Elementary School. However, till 1977, the school educated up to sixth grade. But, in 1985, Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church purchased the property.
In 2016, Willie Green, a former professional basketball player and current coach of Phoenix Suns purchased the property to establish Carolina Athletic Sports Academy - a training facility for the local and national athletes.

Notable alumni

Ella Mae Colbert