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Shelby
Richland County, Ohio
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44875
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A Great Place to Grow
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History & History Related Items
Here is a history page for Shelby.
The area was first known as Gamble's Mill after James Gamble who built a gristmill here in 1823. In 1824, a sawmill was built by Eli Wilson. In 1836, the name of the community was officially changed to Shelby to honor General Isaac Shelby who served in the Revolutionary War and later became the first governor of Kentucky.
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Attractions
Seltzer Pool
70 W. Parkwood Dr.
Public Swimming Pool
Email: SeltzerPool@excite.com
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Shelby has a Mayor/City Council form of government. The four council members represent one of the city wards and one council representative is elected at-large. The Mayor serves for four years while the council members serve for three years. For current city officials, see this page about
![](http://www.shelbyoh.com/about_shelby.html">Shelby</a>
<a name="cha" ><h3>Shelby Chamber</h3> </a><a href=http://www.shelbyoh.com>Shelby Chamber of Commerce</a><br>
142 North Gamble Street, Suite A<br>
Shelby, Ohio 44875<br>
Phone: 419.342.2426 <br>
Fax: 419.342.2189<br>
Email: <a href=mailto:chamber@shelbyoh.com>chamber@shelbyoh.com</a>
<a name="cne" ><h3>Shelby Community News</h3> </a><b>Shelby Daily Globe</b><br>
P.O. Box 647<br>
37 W. Main St.<br>
Shelby, OH 44875<br>
Phone: 419-342-4276<br>
Fax: 419-342-4246
<a name="org" ><h3>Shelby Organizations</h3></a><a href=http://www.shelbyoh.com>Shelby Chamber of Commerce</a><br>
142 North Gamble Street, Suite A<br>
Shelby, Ohio 44875<br>
Phone: 419.342.2426 <br>
Fax: 419.342.2189<br>
Email: <a href=mailto:chamber@shelbyoh.com>chamber@shelbyoh.com</a>
<a name="lib" ><h3>Shelby Libraries</h3> </a><a href=http://www.shelbymm.lib.oh.us/>Marvin Memorial Library</a><br>
29 W. Whitney Ave.<br>
Shelby, OH 44875<br>
Phone: (419) 347-5576<br>
Fax: (419) 347-7285
<a name="sch" ><h3>Shelby Schools</h3> </a><a href=http://www.shelby-city.k12.oh.us>Shelby City Schools</a><br>
25 High School Ave.<br>
Shelby, Ohio 44875<br>
Phone: 419-342-3520<br>
Fax: 419-347-3586<br>
Email: <a href=mailto:Shelby_Supt@ncocc-k12.org>Shelby_Supt@ncocc-k12.org</a>
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<b>Shelby Senior High School<br></b>
109 West Smiley Avenue <br>
Shelby, OH 44875 <br>
Phone: 419.342.5065 <br>
Fax: 419.342.5095
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<b>Shelby Middle School<br></b>
16 Park Avenue <br>
Shelby, OH 44875 <br>
Phone: 419.347.5451 <br>
Fax: 419.347.2095
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<b>Auburn Elementary School<br></b>
109 Auburn Avenue <br>
Shelby, OH 44875<br>
Phone: 419.342.5456 <br>
Fax: 419.342.3023
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<b>Central Elementary School<br></b>
25 High School Avenue <br>
Shelby, OH 44875 <br>
Phone: 419.347.1018 <br>
Fax: 419.347.3586
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<b>Dowds Elementary School<br></b>
18 Seneca Drive <br>
Shelby, OH 44875 <br>
Phone: 419.342.4641 <br>
Fax: 419.342.2825
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<b>Russell Elementary School<br></b>
111 East Whitney Avenue <br>
Shelby, OH 44875 <br>
Phone: 419.342.2681 <br>
Fax 419.342.4026
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Shelby City Schools is also home to the award winning Shelby Whippett Band.
<a name="mis" >Shelby <h3>Miscellany</h3> </a>The population of Shelby was:<br>
1990 - 9,564<br>
2000 - 9,821
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