Shirley Indiana Map

About Shirley, Indiana

Shirley is a locality in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,022. The population density is 849.2 people per km². Shirley is located at 39.8920°N, 85.5769°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47384.

Shirley lies in a landscape of gentle, rolling fields, where the rich, dark earth promises bounty under a sky that often stretches out in wide, unbroken expanses. It lies 7.4 miles north of Henry, IN (from Henry, IN: bearing 4°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-north-west of Knightstown. The land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment, a sense of being deeply rooted. Here, farmsteads are scattered like fallen leaves across the greening canvas, their barns standing sturdy against the prevailing winds that carry the scent of freshly turned soil and distant hay. The occasional cluster of trees, their branches reaching skyward like supplicating arms, punctuates the horizon, offering a momentary, verdant respite before the land opens up again, vast and unassuming. Even the air here feels different, carrying a subtle coolness born of the open spaces, a palpable quietude that settles deep within the bones. The history of Shirley is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of agriculture and the quiet determination of those who have worked this land. For generations, the economy has pulsed to the steady beat of planting and harvest, the fertile ground yielding corn, soybeans, and other staples that have sustained families and fueled commerce. The local co-op, a hub of activity, still hums with the familiar rhythm of rural life, a testament to the enduring spirit of community and shared purpose. While Shirley may not boast famous landmarks, its distinctiveness lies in this unwavering connection to the earth, a timeless narrative of resilience and honest labor that continues to shape its character, day by quiet day.

About This Shirley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shirley, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.891989, -85.57692. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shirley and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Shirley includes the ZIP code (47384), telephone area code (317), county seat of Hancock County (Greenfield), and school district assignment (Eastern Hancock County Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Shirley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.