John M. Casey From The Headlight, A Periodical Devoted to the Interests of Railroads and Railroad Centers, January 1899 “John M. Casey is a son of the ‘Emerald Isle,’ his parents coming to America when he was but a year and a half old, and locating in Shelbyville. After leaving school at the age of … John M. Casey

John King Todd John King Todd was born on New Years Day, 1865 in Chestnut Grove. He attended Shelby County Public Schools and went on to study Law at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1888. In 1901, he joined the firm Willis & Todd as a junior partner, representing several railways, and other corporations … John King Todd

James M. Todd, Jr. James M. Todd, Jr. was born and raised on his father’s farm in northern Shelby County.  The Louisville Daily Journal listed James as a judge for sheep and hogs for the Fair of the Jefferson Agricultural Society in 1842.  However, like a good Shelby County boy, his real love was horses.  … James M. Todd, Jr.

Jacob Fullenwider Harris Jacob Fullenwider Harris was a Private in the 8th Kentucky Cavalry, under the command of Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan, C.S.A.  He was captured on July 20th, 1863 by the Union Army in Cheshire, Ohio, eleven days after the Confederate victory at Corydon, Indiana. He was taken to Camp Douglas in Chicago, … Jacob Fullenwider Harris

Railroad Disaster on Floyd’s Fork Bridge September 8th, 1881 The train consisting of two coaches, a baggage car, and an engine departed Anchorage station an hour late. At approximately 8:00 p.m., only one hundred feet from the bridge, a cow walked onto the track and into the path of the oncoming train. Frank Honaker, the … Railroad Disaster on Floyd’s Fork Bridge

Drs. Thomas and Henry Williams Twin Dentists, Drs. Thomas and Henry Williams were the youngest of nine children, and both went to Louisville Dental College. Tom worked as an Electrician to put Henry through school, then Henry began seeing patients to put Tom through school. They went into practice together in 1903, across from the … Drs. Thomas and Henry Williams

Dr. Maurice Rabb, Sr. There is a charming bungalow-style house that sits at 413 Henry Clay Street, with a privately maintained historical marker on the front lawn. It was the home and medical clinic of Dr. Maurice Rabb, Sr. Growing up in Columbus, Mississippi, Rabb had always known he wanted to be a doctor. However, … Dr. Maurice Rabb, Sr.

Dennis “Dan” Lawrence McGann 1905 World Series Champion Captain of the New York Giants As is often the case, a tragic death can overshadow one’s life, so we will begin there and work our way backwards. On December 13, 1910, the body of 39-year-old, Dan McGann, was found by the proprietor and a porter in … Dennis “Dan” Lawrence McGann

Shelbyville’s Colored Graded School Shelbyville’s Colored Graded School was the only primary school for African American children in the city. This building was erected in 1909 and located on the south side of Bradshaw Street between 5th and 6th Streets. It was destroyed by fire in 1945.

Bohn’s Ice Cream Plant Paul Bohn owned and operated Bohn’s Ice Cream Plant for over forty years. He inherited it from his father, Frank Bohn, who started the business as the Shelby Ice Cream Company in 1916 and built the store at the corner of 2nd and Washington. Some of Bohn’s homemade flavors included Tutti … Bohn’s Ice Cream Plant