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Shelby County - Indiana

Shelby County Directory

Shelby County is a "donut" county of Indianapolis and offers its residents the advantage of city amenities within a short drive, small town charm and a laid back way of life.  As Indianapolis sprawl continues, Shelby county maintains its own identity.

With a rich historic past and bright future, the county continues to attract new residents and businesses.  Affordable housing (2006 statistics per the Landrigan & Company year end report) with prices averaging at $107,608 and low crime rates help to create a great way of life.

Shelby County Fast Facts

Area: 413 square miles

Location: Shelby County is in the east-central part of Indiana and is considered a "donut" county of Indianapolis.  Was organized in 1821.
 

Population: 43,445 (2000 Census);  43,766 (2005 est)
 

Cities & Towns:  Shelbyville (17,951) is the county's largest city and the county seat of government.  Other cities include Fairland (1,276) and Morristown (1,133).

Named For: General Isaac Shelby who defeated the British at the Battle of Kings Mountain in the Revolutionary War. Shelby then became the first Governor of Kentucky. During the War of 1812, he led the army of Kentucky into Canada, and defeated the British at the decisive Battle of the Thames in 1813.

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