Shelby County Courthouse built in 1879 & dedicated in 1883. The upper courtroom houses historic paintings including Robert Root’s depic- tion of the Lincoln-Thornton debate in Shelbyville that launched Lincoln’s national political career. A Looking for Lincoln Wayside Exhibit and Lincoln and Thornton statues grace the front of the courthouse. Courtrooms open for viewing when court is not in session. Open M-Fs 8am- 4pm. Closed holidays. Call 217-774-4421.


Shelbyville Public Library dedicated in 1905. The library was built with a Carnegie Grant in French Renaissance style. It has computers, a video library, and has plenty of reading and learning ex- periences for children throughout the year. 154 N Broadway. Open 9a-7p Mon-Fri 9a-1p on Saturdays. Info: 217-774-4432 or shelbyville.lib.il.us


The Lincoln Public Square & Eternal Flame houses the Soldiers & Sailors Monument designed by Robert Marshall Root. The square was erected in 1907 in memory of the military men in the county. The square houses plaques to honor Abraham Lincoln who practiced law in Shelby County & for Horace Tallman, inventor of the 1st mechanical pickup hay baler. In 2002, an eternal flame was dedi- cated to the military who have served. The granite base contains etchings, one of which is General Douglas MacArthur wading ashore in the Philippines in 1945 and alongside him is Shelbyville resident August West.


The Pam and Bob Boarman Chevy BelAir Museum 217-561-3329


224 W Main St, Shelbyville


This museum opened in 2005 with Bob’s private collection of Chevy’s. Decorated in 50’s sock hop style with black and white checkered floors. The walls are line with 50’s memorabilia, Chevy clocks and neon signs. A jukebox takes you back to the era. The museum has eight vintage cars as well as a 1993 Indy Pace Car with only 28 miles on it. The museum was built so the cars could be in a controlled environment. Mr. Boar- man restored most of the cars himself and has been collecting cars for over 30 yrs.


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