Shirley, Maine

Shirley, Maine
Location in Piscataquis County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 45°20′51″N 69°37′52″W / 45.34750°N 69.63111°W / 45.34750; -69.63111
Country United States
State Maine
CountyPiscataquis
Area
 • Total
54.14 sq mi (140.22 km2)
 • Land53.31 sq mi (138.07 km2)
 • Water0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
Elevation
1,047 ft (319 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
251
 • Density4.7/sq mi (1.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
Area code207
FIPS code23-68140
GNIS feature ID0582724
Websiteshirleymaine.org

Shirley is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Shirley, Massachusetts. The population was 251 at the 2020 census. It was the birthplace of humorist Bill Nye.