Interested in fun facts and the history of Shirley, MA?
Then read on!

- Shirley was originally part of Groton and was incorporated as a separate town in 1753.
- The town has a rich industrial history, with mills and factories producing paper, woolens, and other products.
- Shirley is home to some interesting historic sites, including the Shirley Meeting House (built in 1773), the Phoenix Masonic Lodge (built in 1797), and the Holden Chapel (built in 1744).
- The town has several conservation areas and hiking trails, including the Mass Central Rail Trail and the Lancaster Wildlife Management Area.
- Shirley is also notable for its correctional facilities, including the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Shirley, which is the largest state prison in Massachusetts.
- Notable residents of Shirley have included Joseph Bullock, a soldier in the Revolutionary War who was one of the last surviving veterans of the battle of Bunker Hill.