Shelby County TX history, cities, towns, courthouse, jail, vintage maps & more. (original) (raw)

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SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS

31� 47' 24" N, 94� 8' 24" W ( 31.79, -94.14)
Population: 24,022 (2020) 25,448 (2010) 25,224 (2000)
Total area: 835 square miles (2,160 km2)
796 square miles (2,060 km2) land
39 square miles (100 km2) water

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Shelby County History

"Shelby County, organized in 1837, was one of the original counties of Texas. Named for the American Revolutionary soldier Isaac Shelby of Kentucky, its county seat, Center, has been just that since 1866. The present area of Shelby County was a part of the Municipality of Tenaha when Mexico became independent of Spain in 1821." by Lou Ann Herda

Shelby County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Center
Book Hotel Here - Center Hotels

Shelby County, Texas Vintage Maps

Shelby County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Shelby County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Shelby County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office