Cleveland, NC

Tucked away in western Rowan County, Cleveland is a quiet Piedmont community with deep roots in local milling and farming. The area started out under names like Cowansville and Rowan Mills before settling on Cleveland in the 19th century. Today, it stands as the only incorporated town in the western half of the county, offering plenty of small-town charm, open space, and a relaxed everyday pace just down the road from Salisbury.