Forest Park, located on East 9th st. is a municipal park established in 1857 which has undergone many changes since its Civil War beginnings. Purchased and established by a group of local businessmen, the park originally served as the Shelby County fairgrounds in which the parks lagoon named “Crystal Lake”, the Chautauqua Auditorium, first public pool and horse racing track were built.
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In 1983 the local Lion’s club donated a community building and in 1985 the American Legion Post 81 erected a Vietnam War memorial at the entrance of the park.The park also is home to a historical Boy Scout cabin, recently added Shelby County Senior Center, picnic areas, pavilions, baseball & softball diamonds, soccer fields, youth athletic center, skateboard park, basketball courts and more.
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The Greater Shelbyville Chamber of commerce
The Greater Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce has a mission to provide positive leadership with the highest standard of integrity. They encourage a strong local economy through business growth and retention with goals to enhance local quality of life through an informed membership and community.
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