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Shelby County Map, Kentucky

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Shelby County, Kentucky

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Located in central Kentucky, Shelby County is where Bluegrass meets the Ohio Valley. Shelbyville is the county seat. It’s known as the “Saddlebred Capital of the World”.

Its rolling pastures and pristine farms are dedicated to breeding some of the finest horses in the country. In fact, the annual Shelbyville Horse Show is a big draw.

Clear Creek Park offers trails, fishing, and a serene escape in nature. Shelbyville is right next to Shelby Lake. The county has a population of about 50,000 and is conveniently situated along I-64.

CategoryDetails
County NameShelby County
County SeatShelbyville
PopulationApproximately 50,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesShelbyville, Simpsonville, Bagdad, Todds Point, Clay Village
Interstates and HighwaysI-64, US-60, KY-53, KY-55
FIPS Code21-211
Total Area (Land and Water)386 sq mi (Land: 380 sq mi; Water: 6 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Henry County (North), Franklin County (East), Anderson County (Southeast), Spencer County (Southwest), Jefferson County (West), Oldham County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2115° N, 85.2239° W
EtymologyNamed after Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky
Major LandmarksShelby County Courthouse, Jeptha Creed Distillery, Guist Creek Lake
WebsiteShelby County Website

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