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History of Shelbyville
Famous People
She was born Josephine Garis in Ashtabula County, Ohio, on March 8, 1839, and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was the daughter of John Garis, a civil engineer, and Irene Fitch Garis, as well as the granddaughter of an innovator.[7]
After moving to her sister’s home in Shelbyville, Illinois, she married William Cochran (later Cochrane) on October 13, 1858. William had returned the year before from a disappointing try at the California Gold Rush but had gone on to become a prosperous dry goods merchant and Democratic Party politician. She took her husband’s name but spelt it with an “e” on the end.[8] Josephine and William had 2 children: Hallie and Katharine.[9]
In 1870, the family moved into a mansion, and Cochrane joined Chicago society. After one dinner party, some of the heirloom dishes got chipped while being washed, prompting her to search for a better alternative to handwashing.[10] She also wanted to relieve tired housewives from the duty of washing dishes after a meal
Famous People
Who Was Major General Robert J. Dacey?
Birth & Career:Â Born in Watertown, New York, in 1935, he was commissioned as a U.S. Army Second Lieutenant in 1959 and later achieved the rank of two-star Major General.
Connection to Shelbyville:Â He played a pivotal leadership and supervisory engineering role during the initial U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of Lake Shelbyville.
Legacy: The local community named the scenic 7-mile recreation, walking, and biking trail system—which connects Shelbyville’s Forest Park, the dam, and Lake Shelbyville—after him to recognize his engineering work and ongoing support for the region. You can read more on the General Dacey Trail site.
Shelbyville at your fingertips
Need information about something? come to the Tourism office and we will gladly share out deep knowledge about the area.
Shelbyville at your fingertips
Need information about something? come to the Tourism office and we will gladly share out deep knowledge about the area.
Check out our very own Tourist office
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm
Are the leaflets free?
Yes, all our informational leaflets are free to all.
How do i purchase postcards?
The cards are purchased through our artisans and we receive a donation for each card. so get some for your family and friends!
Are the posters available too?
Yes, ask for details
Do you have T-shirts?
We have just started to offer shelbyville T-shirts purchased through our artisan website. we receive a donation from the sale. so come in and buy a t-shirt to remember your wonderful times here on the lake
what are the special order photos?
you will see samples of photographs and posters printed on Aluminum, Wood and Canvas – these are special and unique. the vibrancy of the colors on Aluminum contrast with the warm muted colors of the same image printed on wood. check the mood and feel of the final item before you purchase. They are all beautiful and cannot be purchased in stores.
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