Shelby County Courthouse
The first county seat was called
Shelbyville. However, after a few years the county seat was moved to Harlan. A
simple two-story frame building was set up in Harlan in 1860 to serve as a
courthouse.
A second courthouse was
built for $4,250, but little is known about this building. When this courthouse
deteriorated, the present courthouse was constructed. This building, which
still serves the county, was built in 1892 and 1893 for a total cost of
$62,733.90.
