Old Shelby County Courthouse, County courthouse in Columbiana, Alabama, United States.

The Old Shelby County Courthouse is a two-story brick building in Columbiana, Alabama, completed in 1854 to replace an earlier wooden courthouse on the same spot. It served as Shelby County's courthouse until 1906 and later as Columbiana City Hall; since 1982 it has housed the Shelby County Museum and Archives, operated by the Shelby County Historical Society.

The building was constructed in 1854 and served as the primary judicial center for Shelby County until 1906, when operations moved to a larger facility. This move ended over 50 years of service as the county's main courthouse.

The building serves as home to the Shelby County Museum and Archives, run by the Shelby County Historical Society since 1982. People come here to see collections that tell the story of life in this area over time.

The building is located in downtown Columbiana and is easy to reach, with local signs helping guide visitors. It is a good idea to check opening hours before you go, as times can change with the seasons.

To clear the spot for the courthouse, Columbiana residents drilled holes in a tree and packed them with gunpowder; the blast was said to have been heard for miles. The wooden building raised after that 1826 celebration no longer stands and was replaced by this courthouse in 1854.