Clock

Name/Title

Clock

Description

Wooden clock, which is the first clock in Shelby County, was made in Cincinnati circa 1800 and given to Nancy McCarty Wilson as a wedding gift. The Wilson’s moved to Shelby County in January 1919. The history of the clock is on the images section. The clock has moving parts which

Use

The clock is currently on display in the hotel in Streets of Shelbyville. It was restored and preserved in 2013.

Collection

Joseph Carney

Acquisition

Accession

1999.069

Source or Donor

Carney, Joseph B.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1800

Time Period

19th Century

Create Date

October 16, 2025

Update Date

October 16, 2025