Shelburn, Indiana
Town · Population 1,111 · #287 in Indiana
About Shelburn
Shelburn is a small town in southwestern Indiana counting 1,111 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Shelburn is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,610 residents per square mile.
📰 Shelburn News Today
- Shelburn Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 1
- Shelburn Police resolve armed man’s ‘mental health crisis’ MyWabashValley.com · Apr 16
- Randall W. Butler Obituary Feb 4, 2026 Meng Family Funeral Homes · Feb 4
- Dixie Lee Thompson Obituary May 28, 2026 Samaritan Affordable Funeral and Cremation Services · May 28
- Lois Louise (Hill) Thompson Obituary Dec 3, 2025 Baker Funeral Service · Dec 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Shelburn Unique
- The only place in America named Shelburn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,111
Rank in state#287 of 566
Land area0.69 sq mi
Density1,610/sq mi
Coordinates39.1791, -87.3971