Botkins Historical Society

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

We recently had a barber pole restored and mounted in the Shelby House Musuem. This hung at Count's Barber Shop in Botkins.

12/04/2025

The Shelby House is all decorated for Santa's visit Sunday!Reminder:The doors will be open from 1:30 to 3:00. Also, check out the large toy soldier decoration, it was donated to us years ago by Larry and Vera Thaman and was said to be one of the first village ornaments that was hung near the middle of town in circa 1960. Ed Limbert recently put a new base on it and fixed it up so it could be displayed!

10/09/2025

We are happy to see the first phase of our storm window replacement start today! This will replace the north and west wooden storm that have been a constant maintenance issue, without hiding the look of the original window!Special Thanks to thr Louise Sheets Fund of Shelby County Community Foundation and McGowan Door and Window!

We recently received a different grant that will cover phase 2!

09/16/2025

Don't forget our open house is tonight 6:30 to 8!!

09/05/2025

Our doors will be open on Tuesday evening Sept. 16 from 6:30 to 8 pm for anyone wanting to view the 1865 map or visit the Shelby House. We look forward to seeing you!

08/30/2025

Thank you to Pam and David Egbert for putting this map of Shelby County from 1865 on loan at the Shelby House. It is one of only 4 originals of this size known to exist. It was found in the walls of a farmhouse their family was renovating in 1960. It is very interesting to look back at the landowners at that time as well as all the other small towns that are no longer on the map! We are proud to display this map in our museum and are grateful to the Egbert family for loaning it to us!!