Map of Shelby County, Iowa

Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,746. The county seat is Harlan. Its name is in honor of Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky.

Shelby County overview:
Name:Shelby County
FIPS code:19-165
State:Iowa
Founded:1851
Named for:Isaac Shelby
Seat:Harlan
Largest city:Harlan
Total Area:598 sq mi (1,550 km²)
Land Area:598 sq mi (1,550 km²)
Total Population:11,746
Population Density:20/sq mi (7.6/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:shelbycounty.iowa.gov

Shelby County location map. Where is Shelby County?

Shelby County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Shelby County.
Location of Shelby County in the the United States.
Shelby County location on the Iowa map. Where is Shelby County.
Location of Shelby County in Iowa.

History

Shelby County was established on January 15, 1851. It was named after General Isaac Shelby, a hero in the American Revolutionary War and the first Governor of Kentucky.

Early settling in Shelby County began in 1848 in Galland’s Grove. On February 4, 1855, Shelbyville was designated the county seat. In April, 1859, the seat was moved to Harlan. One year later the first courthouse was erected and a second courthouse was constructed in 1875. In 1892, the construction of the present courthouse was begun, this time of stone and three storeys high. The construction was completed in 1893 with the dedication on September 14. The 1892 Shelby County Courthouse and the surrounding buildings are all listed in the National Register of Historic places effective September 23, 1994. In 1978, the building was extensively restored and still serves as the courthouse.

Shelby County Road Map

Shelby CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Shelby County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Shelby CountyMap
Shelby Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 591 square miles (1,530 km), of which 591 square miles (1,530 km) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km) (0.1%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 59
  • Iowa Highway 37
  • Iowa Highway 44
  • Iowa Highway 173
  • Iowa Highway 191
  • County Highway M16
  • County Highway F58
  • County Highway F32
  • County Highway F24
  • County Highway M36

Attractions

  • Shelby County Speedway

Adjacent counties

Shelby County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County Topo map.

Shelby County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County satellite map.

Shelby County Outline Map

Outline Map of Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County outline map.

See also

Map of Iowa State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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