Shirley, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Shirley, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Shirley
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Brown
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Glenmore
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:942
Coordinates:44.3569°N -87.9475°W
Area Code:920
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1574057

Shirley is an unincorporated community in the town of Glenmore, Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 96.[1]

History

The community was supposedly named after a paint brand sold at Zellner's General Store in Shirley.[2]

Economy

Shirley Wind, a wind farm, is located in the community.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://wisconsin.hometownlocator.com/wi/brown/shirley.cfm Hometown Locator
  2. David Koenig. The Story of Glenmore.
  3. http://www.wbay.com/content/news/Brown-County-Board-meeting-on-Shirley-Wind-Farm-444039653.html Brown County Board hears from both sides on Shirley Wind Farm