Shirley Town Office

Shirley, Maine is a small town located south of Moosehead Lake, known for its rich historical background. Originally part of the Bingham purchase, Shirley saw rapid development in the early 19th century with the establishment of sawmills, a Post Office, grist mills, and schools. The town experienced a boom in the lumber business, with a railroad station and tracks along the Shirley Pond. Today, Shirley is home to the Shirley Historical Society, which preserves the town's history and invites interested individuals to join.

During the Great Depression, Shirley's population thrived through the establishment of Shirley Industries, a corporation that employed thirty families to knit socks and sweaters using hand frame knitting machines imported from Switzerland. Over the years, Shirley has undergone changes, with the bridge and dam being rebuilt, the train station being moved, and various stores closing. The town celebrated its 175th birthday in 2009, and the Shirley Town Office, Shirley Public Library, and Shirley Historical Society are now housed in the old Shirley Elementary School Building.

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