Shelby County Map, Alabama
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Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County stretches southeast from Birmingham. Columbiana is its seat with a county population over 225,000 residents. U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 65 make commuting easy.
Pack a swimsuit for Oak Mountain State Park. This is Alabama’s largest state park with miles of trails and a beach on Double Oak Lake.
Don’t forget about The American Village in Montevallo, which brings colonial and revolutionary history to life with costumed interpreters.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Shelby County |
| County Seat | Columbiana |
| Population | Approximately 225,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Alabaster, Pelham, Hoover (partly), Helena, Chelsea, Montevallo, Columbiana, Calera, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Wilton, Sterrett |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 31, U.S. Highway 280, State Route 25, State Route 70, State Route 119, State Route 261 |
| FIPS Code | 01-117 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 810 square miles (Land: 785 sq mi, Water: 25 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | St. Clair County (Northeast), Talladega County (East), Coosa County (Southeast), Chilton County (South), Bibb County (Southwest), Jefferson County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.1882° N, 86.6076° W |
| Etymology | Named after Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky and a hero of the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Oak Mountain State Park, American Village, Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington, Shelby Iron Works Park |
| Website | Shelby County Website |
Shelby County Topographic Map
See Shelby County’s hills, rivers, and valleys with this detailed topographic map. Get a clear look at the county’s landforms using our zoom tool.
Shelby County Satellite Map
This satellite map of Shelby County reveals its cities, forests, and lakes. You can get a clear way to view the county’s wavy landscape in the northeast.
Shelby County Blank Map
See Shelby County’s shape with this clean, blank map. All you get is a clear way to explore its boundaries. Great for planning or marking key spots.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Shelby County:
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