Near Round Top in Austin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Shelby
Photographed By Gregory Walker, October 3, 2015
1. Town of Shelby Marker
Inscription.
Town of Shelby. . Named for 1822 settler David Shelby, this town grew up at the mill of German pioneer Otto Von Roeder. The Ohlendorfs, Vogelsangs, Rothermels, and Vanderwerths arrived in 1845; other Germans came in ensuing years. The post office opened 1846 with Shelby as postmaster. A school (1854), an agricultural society, a singing society and a band were started. Mission work, begun in 1876, led to founding of Peace Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran churches. By 1900 there were at least a dozen businesses here. Decline of farming led residents to live on ancestral land and work in cities.
Named for 1822 settler David Shelby, this town grew up at the mill of German pioneer Otto Von Roeder. The Ohlendorfs, Vogelsangs, Rothermels, and Vanderwerths arrived in 1845; other Germans came in ensuing years. The post office opened 1846 with Shelby as postmaster. A school (1854), an agricultural society, a singing society and a band were started. Mission work, begun in 1876, led to founding of Peace Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran churches. By 1900 there were at least a dozen businesses here. Decline of farming led residents to live on ancestral land and work in cities.
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4669.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 30° 1.425′ N, 96° 35.884′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Texas, in Austin County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1457 and Farm to Market Road 389, on the right when traveling north on Road 1457. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Round Top TX 78954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
