Shelby County is a county located in the far eastern portion of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 24,022. Its county seat is Center. The county was established in 1835 as a municipality of Mexico and organized as a county in 1837. It is named for Isaac Shelby, a soldier in the American Revolution who became the first governor of Kentucky.
Shelby County Courthouse in Center
Previous Shelby County Courthouse established in 1885 remains the base of the downtown section in Center
The Shelby County Museum in Center is located in a former residence
Shelby County Today is an on-line newspaper located across from the Shelby County Courthouse. It began operations in 2005
Center is a city in Shelby County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,221 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the county seat of Shelby County located in deep East Texas. It was named for its location near the center of Shelby County; the community is near the Louisiana border.
Downtown Center, Texas
Chamber of Commerce Building in Center. This building is the original jail, built along with the Historic Courthouse. Both sit on the Town Square.
The Rio Theater in Center
First Baptist Church at 117 Cora Street in Center is located next to the downtown section.
