Shelby County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Shelby County - Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Shelby County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Shelby County located in the map, major cities in Shelby county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Shelby County, Texas

Map of Shelby County, Texas

Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Center. As per 2020 census, the population of Shelby County is 23939 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 794 sq mi (2,056 km2). Shelby County was established on 1836.

Facts about Shelby County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatCenter
Named AfterIsaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky and Revolutionary War hero
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates31.8000° N, 94.1680° W
Total Area796 sq mi
Land Area793 sq mi
Water Area3 sq mi
Population (2020)25,274
Population RankMid-sized county in East Texas
Major CityCenter
Main IndustriesForestry, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Education
Major AirportCenter Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForHistoric downtown Center, Piney Woods forests, East Texas heritage
Websitehttps://www.co.shelby.tx.us

Top Attractions in Shelby County, Texas

  • Caddo Lake State Park – Cypress swamps and scenic paddling.
  • Downtown Center Square (Center) – Shops and historic charm.
  • Shelby County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Texas Country Music Hall of Fame (nearby) – Celebrates Texas music legends.
  • Hurst Street Museum – Local history and artifacts.
  • Mission Dolores (nearby access) – Early Spanish mission site.
  • Logansport Riverfront (nearby) – Sabine River views.
  • Community Heritage Festivals – Local culture and events.
  • Piney Woods Scenic Drives – Forested East Texas landscapes.
  • Rural Farmland Areas – Quiet countryside scenery.

Cities & Towns in Shelby County, Texas

Center, Tenaha, Joaquin, Timpson, Huxley, Pineland, Shelbyville, Cushing, Naconiche