Shellman Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Shellman Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Dean, Church, Mary Lou, Ward, Pecan and Pine Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1985. The Register lists it for its town planning, landscape design, commerce and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian Eclectic, as it does for 74 other Georgia listings. The district takes in 163 historic buildings. The listing covers 200 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Shellman, Georgia. United Startes. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 64 MB · National Archives↗Finding Shellman Historic District
Roughly bounded by Dean, Church, Mary Lou, Ward, Pecan and Pine Sts., Shellman
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Victorian Eclectic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian Eclectic.
Memories of Shellman Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Shellman Historic District
Is Shellman Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1985 (Register number 85001935).
Is Shellman Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Shellman Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Shellman Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 64 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93209333 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.