# Shelbyvilles, i.e. places that look like they have a generic place name in them but don't

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**Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelbyvilles-i-e-places-that-look-like-they-have-a-generic-place-name-in-them-but-dont/1027667/81 "2026-03-02T08:53:02Z")

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Our local elementary school is the Bradt School, which fits the topic phonetically.

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