Shirley residents are attracted to its small town status and the extreme friendliness of its citizens. While the community enjoys the benefits of living in a less populated area, it is also concerned with maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment which is attractive to growth. A recent improvement revamped the town's 76-year-old water system with the assistance of the Indiana Department of Commerce's Community Improvement Program. The project involved replacing 30,200 feet of water mains, building a new 150,000 gallon water tower and drilling a new well (three wells now serve Shirley).
Population: 825 (2004)
Location: Shirley is located in northeast Hancock County. It is 5 miles north of I-70 and 33 miles east of Indianapolis.
Form of Government: Three-member town board serving four-year terms; Zoning by Hancock County Area Planning Commission
Education: Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County and Charles A. Beard School Corporation
Benefits:
- Recently renovated water system, including a 150,000 gallon water tower
- Shirley provides the infrastructure for neighboring town, Wilkinson
- Location convenient for transportation of goods by highway
Town of Shirley City-Data