1920s Maps of Shelbyville, Kentucky

Explore 4 historic maps of Shelbyville from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Shelbyville's landscape evolved across the 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1920s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Shelbyville's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.


Shelbyville, KY maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Waddy
    1923 Map of Waddy
    1923 Waddy
    1923 Print · USGS
    Shelby County and Anderson County are captured here in the early 1920s, showing a rural landscape organized around the Midland Trail and regional rail lines. Genealogists can trace family connections to numerous landmarks like Buffalo Lick Church, Jeptha Knob, and small settlements including Waddy and Glensboro.

  2. 1925 Map of Mount Eden
    1925 Map of Mount Eden
    1925 Mount Eden
    1925 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills between Shelbyville and the Salt River are captured here in the mid-twenties, showing a landscape tied to the rails and old turnpikes. Researchers can find dozens of rural landmarks, from Jeptha Knob to family-named sites like Martin School and Browns Store.

  3. 1927 Map of Mount Eden
    1927 Map of Mount Eden
    1927 Mount Eden
    1927 Print · USGS
    Shelby County and its neighbors at the height of the 1920s reveal a landscape of ridge-top schools and bustling rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Jeptha Knob, the Buffalo Lick Church, or the community of Mount Eden.

  4. 1929 Map of Taylorsville
    1929 Map of Taylorsville
    1929 Taylorsville
    1929 Print · USGS
    Spencer and Shelby counties are shown here in the late twenties, where the Salt River meets a network of early rail and pike roads. Genealogists can trace family lands near Shiloh Church, Beechwood School, and the settlement of Simpsonville.
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