Shellman Historic District, Historic district in Shellman, Georgia, US

Shellman Historic District is a downtown area with more than 160 buildings and structures scattered across 200 acres, bounded by streets like Dean, Church, Mary Lou, and Pine. The area contains homes, shops, churches, a railroad depot, and a cemetery that together show how a complete town was organized.

The district developed from the late 1800s through the early 1900s as the local economy and population grew. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 to preserve this period of growth and change.

The district's name honours Major R. F. Shellman, who supported a local institute and the town's growth; the town was earlier called Ward. Its 163 contributing buildings and one contributing site, listed in 1985, take in homes, shops, churches, a railroad depot and the city cemetery.

The district is best explored on foot, with buildings visible and accessible along the various streets. Plan time to wander and notice the different architectural styles and public spaces like churches and the cemetery.

The town was originally called Ward but changed its name to honor Major R. F. Shellman, who helped build a local institute and supported the town's growth. This naming story remains part of what gives the place its identity today.