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Shelbyville
Bedford County,
Zip Code
Pencil City of the World
Walking Horse Capital of the World
The Tennessee state capital is Nashville.
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Zip Codes
37160
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Shelbyville is approximately 16,105 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 6,163 (1990).
The amount of land area in Shelbyville is 35.679 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Shelbyville is 15 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Shelbyville to Washington DC is 584 miles. The distance to the Tennessee state capital is 50 miles. (as the crow flies)
Shelbyville is positioned 35.49 degrees north of the equator and 86.44 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Shelbyville elevation is 800 feet above sea level.
Shelbyville miscellany.
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Location
Shelbyville location: about 50 miles southeast of Nashville. Here is a map page for Shelbyville.
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Climate & Weather
Shelbyville average annual precipitation is 53.88 inches per year.
Shelbyville average temperature is 59.3 degrees F.
The average winter temperature is 39.7 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 79.2 degrees F.
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History & History Related Items
Shelbyville history: When Bedford County was divided to create Lincoln and Moore Counties, the remaining portion of Bedford County had no county seat. The legislature determined there should be a new city founded to be the county seat. It should be near the center of the county. Shelbyville was established by the legislature in 1809 with space reserved from the beginning for a county courthouse and jail. Shelbyville was named to honor Colonel Issac Shelby, a well-known politician of the area. Learn more about the history of Shelbyville at this informative site
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Attractions
Shelbyville attractions: Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
P.O. Box 1010
Shelbyville, TN 37162
Phone: 931-684-5915
Fax: 931-684-5949
This event takes place each year in late summer for the 11 days ending on the Saturday night before Labor Day. It has been held for over 60 years! Tennessee Walking Horse Museum
1110 Evans St.
Shelbyville, Tennessee
Phone: 931-684-5915
This museum showcases the only horse named for its state. Many types of exhibits are available. The state's longest running horse show is held here each Labor day. It has been running since 1939.
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