Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County extends southeast from Birmingham. Its county seat is Columbiana, and the county has a population of over 225,000 residents. U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 65 provide convenient transportation and commuting access throughout the area.
Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park, offers miles of scenic trails along with a beach area on Double Oak Lake, making it a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
In Montevallo, The American Village brings colonial and Revolutionary War history to life through interactive exhibits and costumed interpreters.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Shelby County |
| County Seat | Columbiana |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Alabaster, Pelham, Hoover (partly), Helena, Chelsea, Montevallo, Columbiana, Calera, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Wilton, Sterrett |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 31, U.S. Highway 280, State Route 25, State Route 70, State Route 119, State Route 261 |
| Etymology | Named after Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky and a hero of the American Revolutionary War |
| FIPS Code | 01-117 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 511 square miles (Land: 464 sq mi, Water: 47 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.1882° N, 86.6076° W |
| Major Landmarks | Oak Mountain State Park, American Village, Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington, Shelby Iron Works Park |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | St. Clair County (Northeast), Talladega County (East), Coosa County (Southeast), Chilton County (South), Bibb County (Southwest), Jefferson County (Northwest) |
| Population | Approximately 225,000 |
