Shelby County Historical and Genealogical Society
151 South Washington Street - P.O. Box 286 - Shelbyville, IL 62565 (217)774-2260 Email - shelbycounty@consolidated.net
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PURPOSE:
Organized in 1962 by Miss Beulah Knecht & John Hawk to preserve Shelby County historical facts living only in the memories of the county pioneers.

 
151 S. Washington St.
P.O. Box 286
Shelbyville, IL 62565
                   Phone: (217) 774-2260                     
Website: www.shelbycohistgen.net
Hours
Wednesday & Saturday   -   9 A.M.  to  12 Noon
Tuesday Evening   -  5 P.M.  to  7 P.M.
 
Afternoon by Appointments Only
 
Tours of the society or jail are welcome.  Group tours please call in advance.
Elected Officers 2010
 
President………..Barbara Thomas                        
Vice President…..June McCain                   
Secretary………..Marilyn Hamparzomian    
Treasurer………..Donna Lupton

 Board Members: 
4 years……Julie Elbert
3 years.......Jeff Johnson
2 years……Roger Miller
1 year……..Dixie Furr

              
                                                                  
 
The regular meeting is the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm in the
Society’s headquarters and is always an open meeting.
 

Membership
Annual (single)……………….....$20
Husband and Wife.....................$25
Life (single)…………….………$150
Life (husband and wife)………$200
 
 
LOCATION:
One block south of the Shelby County Court House in the old Shelby County Jail.
VITAL RECORDS:
Shelby County Circuit Clerk County Clerk & Recorder
217-774-4212 - 217-774-4421
Both located in the Shelby County Courthouse
East Main Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565
 

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