Shelby is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in north central
Linn County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community is on
Missouri Route V
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approximately 7.5 miles east of
Purdin.
History
A post office called Shelby was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1904. The community was named after Sheldon "Shelby" Wilson, a local merchant.
References
Unincorporated communities in Linn County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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