The Town of Shirley
Shirley had its start in the year 1890 when the Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway was extended into Indiana. Named for Joseph A. Shirley, a railroad official, the railroad's legacy remains and explains Shirley's unique location between Hancock and Henry Counties. 830 residents call Shirley, Indiana home and celebrate its small town feel and rich history.
Parks and Trails
Walk through the heart of downtown on the Shirley Trail, take your racket to the park's tennis courts, or host an event in the community building. Our town has 24 acres of park with a playground, softball field, and tennis courts and one mile of trails for biking, walking, and jogging.
Downtown Historic District
Shirley's downtown preserves its rich history at the crossroads of two railroads, featuring a restored New York Central Caboose and the Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House,
Community Contacts
Reeves Octagon House
Eastern Hancock School Corp.
Charles E. Beard School Corp.
http://www.cabeard.k12.in.us
Hancock County Tourism
Local Resources
Shirley Park Shelter House
200 Second St, Shirley, IN 47384
Available to rent for $200.00. $50.00 will be returned if building is left cleaned.
Full Kitchen, bathrooms, tables & chairs included.
Reservations: (765) 738-6561
Masonic Lodge #531
110 Varner St, Shirley IN 47384
877-247-MASON
Area Churches
Christ Fellowship Church
4833 S State Rd 109, Knightstown IN 46148 | Mailing address: PO Box 29, Shirley IN 47384
www.cfm-knightstown.com | (765) 785-2440
Sunday Worship Services: 10:15am
Grant City Wesleyan Church
4387 S Grant City Rd, Shirley IN 47384
www.grantcitywesleyanchurch.com | (765) 376-7497
Sunday School: 9:30am | Worship & Children's Church: 10:30am | The Gathering: Sundays 6:00pm | Adult Bible Study: Wednesdays 7pm | Kids' Club: Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
Shirley Christian Church
202 Meridian St, PO Box 10, Shirley IN 47384
www.shirleychristianchurch.com | (765) 738-6365
Sunday School: 9:30am | Worship 10:30am | Sunday Evening: 6pm | Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm
Shirley Friends Church
101S Main St, PO Box 463, Shirley IN 47384
(765) 414-3492
Sunday School: 9:30 | Worship: 10:30 | Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30
Shirley Church of the Nazarene
306 South St, PO Box 262, Shirley IN 47384
(765) 737-6013
Sunday School: 9:30am | Worship: 10:30am | Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm
Shirley-Wilkinson United Methodist Church
309 South St, PO Box 396 Shirley IN 47384
www.swumc.org | (765) 738-6718
Sunday School: 9:30am | Worship Service: 10:30am
Wilkinson Church of Christ
7293 N State Rd 109, Wilkinson IN 46186
www.wccin.org
Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:45am | Sunday School 9:45am | Youth Groups: Sundays 5-7pm
Shirley Gospel Mission
212 First St, Shirley, IN
(765) 737-6873