Shelby county was organized in 1821 from unorganized territory. It was named for Revolutionary War General and Kentucky governor Isaac Shelby. Population in 2020 was 45,055. Shelbyville is the county seat.
Shelby County
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Shelby county
Historical Overview
Shelby County Information
Townships
Addison, Brandywine, Hanover, Hendricks, Jackson, Liberty, Marion, Moral, Noble, Shelby, Sugar Creek, Union, Van Buren, Washington
Towns
Shelbyville, Edinburgh, Fairland, Morristown, St. Paul
Surrounding Counties
Hancock, Rush, Decatur, Bartholomew, Johnson, Marion
Shelby County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
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Shelby County Research
Grover Center Museum and Historical Society
52 West Broadway
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-4634
Email: Office@grovercenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovercenter/
Shelby County Indiana Genealogical Society
33 West Washington Street
P. O. Box 43
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-746-4615
Email: shelbycoingenealogicalsociety@gmail.com
52 West Broadway
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-4634
Email: Office@grovercenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovercenter/
Shelby County Indiana Genealogical Society
33 West Washington Street
P. O. Box 43
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-746-4615
Email: shelbycoingenealogicalsociety@gmail.com
Shelbyville Public Library
57 W Broadway St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-398-7121
myshelbylibrary.org
57 W Broadway St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-398-7121
myshelbylibrary.org
Grover Center Museum and Historical Society
52 West Broadway
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-4634
Email: Office@grovercenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovercenter/
52 West Broadway
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-4634
Email: Office@grovercenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovercenter/
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Shelby County Health Department
1600 East State Road 44
Suite B
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-6470
Email: Shelby_Health@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/shelbycounty/
Shelby County Health Department
1600 East State Road 44
Suite B
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-6470
Email: Shelby_Health@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/shelbycounty/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Shelby County Courthouse
407 South Harrison Street
P. O. Box 198
Shelbyville, IN 46176-2161
Phone: 317-392-6320
Website: https://www.co.shelby.in.us/
Shelby County Courthouse
407 South Harrison Street
P. O. Box 198
Shelbyville, IN 46176-2161
Phone: 317-392-6320
Website: https://www.co.shelby.in.us/
Shelby County Families
George Gundrum
George Gundrum birth: 1835 in Pennsylvania to Samuel & Catherine Bugh Gundrum death: Aug 18...
Inez Abel Farquer
Inez Abel Farquer birth: 25 Nov 1926 at Washington, Daviess Co., IN to John and Mamie (Bresh) Abel...
Dr Daniel Emmett Barnett
Daniel Emmett Barnett birth: 10 May 1875, Indianola, IL to Robert Edward Barnett and Mary...
Frances Marie Barnett
Frances Marie Barnett birth: 25 July 1911, at Homer, Rush Co., IN to Dr Daniel E Barnett and Cora...
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