Shelby County, Administrative county in north-central Kentucky, United States.
Shelby County spans 1,000 square kilometers of land, bordered by six neighboring counties including Jefferson, Franklin, and Henry Counties.
The county was formally established on June 23, 1792, becoming one of Kentucky's first administrative territories after the state separated from Virginia.
The Shelby County Community Theatre presents regular productions throughout the year, including musical adaptations of classical literature for local audiences.
The county government maintains an Alert Center on their website to inform residents about road closures, parking changes, and important community notifications.
The county seat of Shelbyville holds an annual Horse Show that draws participants and spectators from across the region.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: June 23, 1792
Capital city: Shelbyville
Shares border with: Henry County, Franklin County, Anderson County, Spencer County, Jefferson County, Oldham County
Website: http://shelbycountykentucky.com
GPS coordinates: 38.22000,-85.19000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54
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