SHELBY COUNTY COURTHOUSE
612 Court St., Harlan, IA 51537
Quick Links
Tornado Relief Information Page
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Ordinance
All County Offices will be closed during the following holidays in 2025:
Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 17th
Memorial Day – Monday, May 26th
Independence Day – Friday, July 4th
Labor Day – Monday, September 1st
Veterans’ Day – Tuesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27th
Friday after Thanksgiving – Friday, November 28th
Christmas Eve Day - Wednesday, December 24th
Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25th
New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1st, 2026
A Brief History
In 1851 the General Assembly of Iowa fixed the boundaries of Shelby County. The new county was named after General Isaac Shelby, who was famous for serving in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and becoming the first governor of the State of Kentucky. Early settling in Shelby County began in 1848 in Galland's Grove. For more information about Shelby County and its courthouse, click here.