Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Shelby County

Organized in 1822

— Named for Isaac Shelby —

Shelby County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

1. Shelby County Marker

Inscription. Indiana's first railroad, which ran 1.25 miles from Shelbyville to Lewis Creek, made its first journey on July 4, 1834. Charles Major, inspired by his Shelbyville surroundings, produced best-selling novels such as "The Bears of Blue River" around the turn of the 20th century. Shelbyville's Sandy Allen became known as the Guinness Book of World Records' tallest woman.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 39° 46.153′ N, 86° 10.186′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Huntington County (here, next to this marker); Adams County (a few steps from this marker); Elkhart County (a few steps from this marker); Parke County (a few steps from this marker); Jennings County (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew County

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(a few steps from this marker); Steuben County (a few steps from this marker); Gibson County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Shelby County. (Submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
1. Counties
This is one of 92 markers on the perimeter of the Indiana State Museum, one for each county.

— Submitted January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

2. Shelby County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

3. Location of the marker

Isaac Shelby image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matthew H. Jouett, circa 1820

4. Isaac Shelby

John Margolies (Library of Congress), April 13, 2016

5. Sandy Allen

World's Tallest Woman 7 feet 7 inches. Died in 1978.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.