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Shirley, Maine

A Census-classified town community in Piscataquis County, Maine.

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Welcome to Shirley

This community page provides verified municipality classification and geographic details, along with the local business directory and practical county links.

Nearby communities

Shirley sits closest to these municipalities, measured between Census reference points.

By Census land area it ranks 2nd of 18 municipalities in Piscataquis County.

Public services & county pages

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shirley in?
Shirley is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine.
Is Shirley a city, town, or plantation?
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 Gazetteer classifies Shirley as a town. Municipality names and classifications on this page follow that federal dataset.
How big is Shirley, Maine?
The U.S. Census Bureau lists 53.3 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of water area for Shirley.
Where is Shirley on the map?
The Census reference point for Shirley is 45.3580, -69.6303. The county Maps page shows every municipality in context; it is not a municipal boundary map.

Business directory

Businesses in Shirley, grouped by type. Open a group to see the listings.

See Tourism & Guides 1

Northeast Whitewater

Shirley · Community map data

Northeast Whitewater is a tourism business in Shirley, Piscataquis County, Maine. Its street address is included on its listing page. Details should be confirmed with the business before you visit.

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See Recreation 1

Big Moose Mountain Resort

Shirley · Community map data

Big Moose Mountain Resort is a recreation business in Shirley, Piscataquis County, Maine. Details should be confirmed with the business before you visit.

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Municipality type, land/water area, and reference point are from the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. Business details come from each listing's cited source; call ahead before visiting.
Map: Shirley is shown on the Piscataquis County map, along with every other municipality.