Shelby County, County administrative division in Missouri, United States.
Shelby County encompasses 502 square miles of land in northeastern Missouri with a combination of agricultural fields and small communities.
The county was established in January 1835 and received its name from Kentucky Governor Isaac Shelby, who served two terms.
North Shelby School District and Shelby County R-IV School District provide education services to residents through elementary and high school programs.
The county maintains several transportation routes including U.S. Route 36, Missouri Route 15, and Missouri Route 151 connecting neighboring communities.
The population density stands at 5.2 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the most sparsely populated counties in Missouri.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1835
Capital city: Shelbyville
Shares border with: Knox County, Monroe County, Marion County, Lewis County, Macon County
Website: https://shelbycountymo.com
GPS coordinates: 39.79000,-92.07000
Latest update: April 9, 2025 03:09
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