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About Shelby, NC

Shelby, the Cleveland County seat, sits 50 miles west of Charlotte on US 74, serving as a natural stopping point between the city and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Major routes include US 74 east to Charlotte, US 226 north toward Hickory, and US 221 south to South Carolina. The city of 22,100 enjoys mild foothill weather and rolling terrain at 850 feet elevation. Shelby hosts the annual Livermush Festival, celebrating the regional pork breakfast delicacy.

Where is Shelby, NC on the map?

Shelby, NC is in United States, at 35.290, -81.545 - about 13 km east of Lattimore, NC.

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The closest airport to Shelby, NC is Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 65 km (about 1 h 1 min by car).

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