Cities & Towns in Shelby County, KY
Shelby County, county in Kentucky, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,611 inhabitants. The county was created 233 years ago in 1792. Its county seat is Shelbyville.
There are 3 city/town in Shelby County, KY. The largest city of Shelby County is Shelbyville with a population of 16,790. Other cities include, Simpsonville population 2,963 and Pleasureville population 875
Shelbyville
Shelbyville, Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Simpsonville
Simpsonville, Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Pleasureville
Pleasureville, Human settlement in Kentucky, United States of America
Shelby County is located in northern Kentucky, just southeast of Louisville. The county seat is Shelbyville. Here are some details on Shelby County's cities and towns:
Shelbyville
- With around 14,000 residents, Shelbyville is the largest city in Shelby County
- Home to the historic Shelby County Courthouse dating back to 1909
- Hosts popular events like the Shelby County Fair and Horse Show
Simpsonville
- Suburb of Louisville and Shelbyville with over 18,000 residents
- Known for its mix of residential neighborhoods and shopping areas
- Home to Mall St. Matthews and Kentucky Kingdom amusement park
Bagdad
- Unincorporated town of around 240 residents along Clear Creek
- Known for its history as a flour and lumber mill town in the 1800s
- Includes several historic structures like the Bagdad Mill and Rogers House
Finchville
- Rural village of around 160 residents
- Host to the Shelby County Horse Show held annually since 1957
- Home to Historic Finchville, a living history museum
Waddy
- Tiny town of around 300 people established in the 1840s
- Named for Reverend John Waddy, an early settler
- Home to Waddy Ruritan Club which hosts community events
In summary, Shelby County includes a mix of rural small towns and suburbs feeding into metro Louisville, with deep ties to Kentucky's horse country heritage.
All Shelby County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Pleasureville | 875 |
| Shelbyville | 16,790 |
| Simpsonville | 2,963 |