Details for First County Seat of Shelby County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5419007682

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Marker Number 7682
Atlas Number 5419007682
Marker Title First County Seat of Shelby County
Index Entry First County Seat of Shelby County
Address SH 87 and FM 417
City Shelbyville
County Shelby
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 397901
UTM Northing 3514453
Subject Codes
Marker Year 1964
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 20" x 20"
Marker Text Shelbyville, once known as Nashville, was the first county seat of government of the District of Tenaha, or Shelby County. The first courthouse stood on this site. The settlement began before 1825. It became headquarters for the "Regulator-Moderator War"; troops were raised here to fight the Indians; for the Texas army; and Confederate forces were organized here.

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