Shelbyville is a city in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States. It was founded on land donated by William Shannon in 1792 and named for Kentucky's first governor, Issac Shelby. The population was 10,085 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Shelby County, located in nearly the center of the county. Shelbyville apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Shelbyville apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.