Shelbyville in Shelby County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Shelby County, 1792

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

1. Shelby County, 1792 Marker

Inscription. Formed from a part of Jefferson County, it was the third created after Kentucky became a state. Named in honor of Isaac Shelby, 1750-1826, first Kentucky governor, 1792-96; elected again 1812-16. In the Revolutionary War, Indian campaigns, and War of 1812. He came to Kentucky in 1783. Member of the Kentucky Constitutional Conventions at Danville, 1784-92.

Erected 1969 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1238.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 38° 12.665′ N, 85° 12.951′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Kentucky, in Shelby County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 60) and 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Located at the Shelby County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Main Street, Shelbyville KY 40065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Squire Boone's Station, 1779 (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky 1806 Return of Expedition / Death of Meriwether Lewis

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(a few steps from this marker); The Blockhouse / Martin's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelbyville Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder Capt. William Shannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelby County WWI Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Reconstruction in America / Lynching of Reuben Dennis (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynching in America / Lynching of Sam Pulliam (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.

Shelby County, 1792 Marker looking east on Main Street (the Midland Trail). image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

2. Shelby County, 1792 Marker looking east on Main Street (the Midland Trail).

The Shelby County Courthouse with marker on very right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

3. The Shelby County Courthouse with marker on very right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.