Shelby County, Texas

Adams Antioch Antioch Asbury Chapel Ashton Bell Bennett Chapel Bethel Biggars Blair Blount Borders Bounds-Estes Cemetery Bradley Springs Brookland Cemetery Buena Vista Cemetery Campti Cannon Carroll Cedar Yard Center Ridge Clever Creek Corinth (old) Corinth Cemetery Creech Daugherty Dixon Duncan Cemetery East Hamilton East Liberty Eddins-Anderson Cemetery Eli Smith Enterprise Fairview Cemetery First United Methodist Church Cemetery Folsom Fox Hound Cemetery - NOT HUMAN Frank Potts Good Hope Haley Bush Cemetery Hamilton Hayden Henrietta Pilgrim Rest Hinton Holly Springs Hutto Cemetery Jackson Joaquin Cemetery John Buckley Cemetery John May Cemetery Johnson-Henrietta King Family King Family (S of Paxton) King-Oates Cemetery Latham Lone Cedar Lone Oak Lovell-Defee Lucas May McClelland McWilliams Cemetery Mount Gideon Mt Herman Mt Olive Mt Pleasant (Jericho) Mt Zion Mull Cemetery Neuville New Prospect Newbern Nicholson Nueville Family Oaklawn Oates Cemetery Old Buckner Old Home Old Salem Cemetery Patroon Cemetery Permenter Pine Ridge Pleasant Grove Pleasant Hill Cemetery Powdmill Price Cemetery Ramah Cemetery Rather Restland Sample Cemetery Sandhill Sardis Shady Grove Cemetery Sholar Cemetery Short Sinclair Smith Smith Spanns Chapel Star Spring Strong Cemetery Tatum Tenaha City Cemetery Tennessee Community Cemetery Thompson Thompson Cemetery Timpson Missionary Truitt Tyer-Tyre Tyler un-used number Union unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown (Brittain Creek) unknown (Browns Chapel) unknown (E of Duncan Cem) unknown (Jordan Store) unknown (N of Mt Herman) unknown (N of Patroon) unknown (NW of Bobo Cem) unknown (NW of E Liberty) unknown (RR Ave E of Timspon) unknown (S of Ashton Cem) unknown (S of Campti) unknown (S. of South Bayou Blue) unknown (Sanders Creek) unknown (Shelbyville) unknown (Smith ?) unknown (Smith?) unknown (w of Bethel Cem) unknown (W of Timpson) unknown grave unknown grave unknown grave (W of Westview Cem) Unknown Graves (N of Bell Cemetery) Waterman Weaver Cemetery West Hamilton Westview Cemetery Wheeler Cemetery White Rock Wilkerson Willow Grove Wimberly Cemetery Woodlawn

Shelby County, Texas, located in the eastern part of the state, has a rich and diverse history. The region was originally inhabited by several Native American tribes, including the Caddo, Atakapa, and Hasinai. The first European explorers, including Spanish and French explorers, arrived in the area in the 18th century. However, it wasn't until the early 19th century that permanent settlement began.

In 1835, the Mexican government granted land in the area to Stephen F. Austin's colony, which attracted many settlers to Shelby County. The county was officially established in 1836 and named after Isaac Shelby, who was the first governor of Kentucky. The county's population grew steadily, and by the mid-19th century, it became a major center for agriculture, with cotton being the primary crop.

During the Civil War, Shelby County, like many other parts of Texas, sided with the Confederacy. It sent many men to fight in the Confederate army, and the local economy suffered from the effects of the war. However, the county rebounded after the war, and by the late 19th century, it experienced an economic boom with the discovery of oil and gas reserves.

In the 20th century, Shelby County continued to thrive, with the oil and gas industries playing a significant role in its economy. The county also witnessed significant social and political changes, with the Civil Rights Movement bringing about integration and equal rights for African Americans. Today, Shelby County remains an important agricultural and industrial center, with a mix of rural landscapes and urban developments.
Brief timeline of the history of Shelby County, Texas:

  • 1823 - Shelby County is established
  • 1836 - Shelby County plays a role in the Texas Revolution
  • 1845 - Texas is admitted to the United States, including Shelby County
  • 1859 - The Texas State Legislature establishes Center as the county seat of Shelby County
  • 1861-1865 - Shelby County is deeply affected by the American Civil War
  • 1905 - The discovery of oil leads to economic growth in Shelby County
  • 1940s-1950s - Shelby County experiences a decline in population due to rural-to-urban migration
  • 1976 - Shelby County celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary
  • 2000s - Shelby County continues to be home to a diverse and vibrant community

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Shelby County, Texas.