Contact Info
Shelby County
Mark Maxwell
612 Court Street
Harlan, IA 51537
Phone: (712) 755-3831
Fax: (712) 755-3200
Contact Form
Website: www.shco.org
Services
- Drivers Licenses
- Real Estate Assessments
- GIS Maps/Real Estate Records
- Voter/Election Information
- Zoning Information
- Historical Information
- Veterans Affairs
- Vehicle Registration
- Property Taxes
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM*
*Individual departments may vary - see department links
About Us
Early settling in Shelby County began in 1848 in Galland’s Grove. For more information about Shelby County and Its Courthouses, click here.
The cornerstone of the Shelby County Courthouse was laid in August 1892, officially kicking off the $63,000 construction project in downtown Harlan, Iowa.
A 20-foot-tall was originally present in the center of the courthouse, which was officially dedicated in 1893. Following the removal of the clock tower in 1899, the courthouse remained largely unchanged for nearly 80 years.
In 1978, an elevator was installed as part of a major interior renovation. The courthouse is one of 40 in Iowa built before 1900.
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