SHELBYVILLE, TEXAS
'Shelbyville' is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Texas (USA). It is located seven miles southeast of Center on State Highway 87.
The Shelbyville Independent School District serves area students.
The town was originally founded in the 1820’s with settlers from the Nashville, Tennessee region. The town was originally called ''Nashville'', but would be renamed ''Shelbyville'' in 1837 to honor the American Revolution hero and Kentucky governor Isaac Shelby. [1] The post office was later opened in 1843.
1. Cecil Harper, Jr. "Shelbyville, Texas."
''Handbook of Texas Online.'' Accessed December 16, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-12-16.
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The Shelbyville Independent School District serves area students.
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Historical development
The town was originally founded in the 1820’s with settlers from the Nashville, Tennessee region. The town was originally called ''Nashville'', but would be renamed ''Shelbyville'' in 1837 to honor the American Revolution hero and Kentucky governor Isaac Shelby. [1] The post office was later opened in 1843.
References
1. Cecil Harper, Jr. "Shelbyville, Texas."
''Handbook of Texas Online.'' Accessed December 16, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-12-16.
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