Shelby, Missouri Explained
Shelby is an unincorporated community in north central Linn County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is on Missouri Route V approximately 7.5 miles east of Purdin.[1]
History
A post office called Shelby was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was named after Sheldon "Shelby" Wilson, a local merchant.[3]
References
39.9686°N -93.0183°W
Notes and References
- Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p. 22,
- Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 29 October 2016.
- Web site: Linn County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070628/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_linn.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. October 29, 2016.