1898 War with Spain is declared in April and ends in July. Peace treaty, signed with Spain in December, guarantees Cuban independence and cedes Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines to the United States.
Shelby County Indiana (Historic Districts) has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Shelby County places including Harris & Shopbell. Prominent architectural styles found in Shelby Country are Colonial Revival, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals and Late Victorian.
Shelbyville Commercial Historic District
(added 1984 - - #84001638)
Roughly bounded by Broadway, Tompkins, Mechanic, and Noble Sts. , Shelbyville