Nestled in southern Indiana, Shelbyville is a comfortable Midwestern small town. Families of all ages settle here, and residents welcome newcomers into the community with open arms. Shelbyville has safe neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and many unique small businesses that help foster a close-knit environment for the more than 19,000 people who call the city home. Look for Shelbyville apartments for rent, and find the jewel of Shelby County.
Created during the New Purchase treaty of 1818, Shelbyville was the first town created on the western side of the Allegheny Mountains to be connected to Indianapolis, Madison, and Jeffersonville via railroad. The city was surrounded by different types of trees, leading Shelbyville to become an important contributor to the furniture and manufacturing industries.
Today, Shelbyville embodies the charm of a typical Midwestern small town. Shelbyville joins The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Shelby County to build business alliances, inspire entrepreneurs and educate the next generation of leaders. People here live under the motto of "Pride in Progress," making Shelbyville rentals the perfect home for innovative Indiana residents.
The Indiana Grand Casino is the largest attraction in Shelbyville, with daily poker tournaments, Las Vegas-style slot machines and Indiana Downs live harness racing. The city hosts an annual Bears of Blue River Festival in Shelbyville, with a number of festivities to support the local community. Residents can partake in the festival parade, and enjoy live music and dancing under the stars. The Blue River Valley Pioneer Fair also takes place here, and the two-day event showcases life in the Midwest from 1822 to 1865. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops and the interactive schoolhouse, or visit the petting zoo and pioneer crafts and food booths. Other local favorite events include the Shelby County Arts Fest and Blue River Folk Music Festival.
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