Shelby

by The Linguist

Shelby, Michigan

Shelby is a city located in Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. According to the Wikipedia page for Shelby, the population was 1,910 at the 2010 census. Shelby is located at the junction of US Highway 31 and M-20.

History

Shelby was first settled in 1854 and was incorporated as a village in 1869. It was named for DeWitt C. Shelby, who purchased the land and platted the village. Shelby later incorporated as a city in 1957.

For more information on the history of Shelby, visit the Shelby Area Historical Society’s website or the Shelby Historical Museum at 729 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, MI 49455, (231) 861-5185.

Demographics

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Shelby was 1,882 as of 2021. The racial makeup of the city is 95.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. 2.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Shelby include:

  • Shelby Gem Factory – Cutting edge manufacturer of collectible gem trees. Address: 729 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-2165. Website: https://shelbygemfactory.com/
  • Shoreline Park – Public park with beach access to Lake Michigan. Address: 701 N State St, Shelby, MI 49455.
  • Shelby Skate Park – Skate park with ramps, rails, and bowls. Part of Shoreline Park. Address: 701 N State St, Shelby, MI 49455.
  • Centennial Park – Large community park with disc golf course. Address: 401 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455.
  • Veterans Memorial – Memorial dedicated to Shelby veterans. Located at 221 S Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. GPS coordinates: 43.324277, -86.487330.
  • Shelby Area District Library – Public library serving Shelby. Address: 198 Maple St, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-5000. Website: https://shelbylibrary.michlibrary.org/

Public Transportation

Shelby does not currently have a public transportation system. The closest bus services are provided by the Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS) in nearby Muskegon.

School District

Shelby is part of Shelby Public Schools. The district operates:

Economy

Some of the major employers in Shelby include:

  • Peterson Farms – Potato farming and shipping company. Address: 8971 W Buchanan Rd, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-5501.
  • Oceana Foods – Food processing company. Address: 951 W Buchanan Rd, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-2191.
  • Alpine Products – Manufacturer of cleaning tools. Address: 158 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-2156.
  • Shelby Public Schools – Public school district. Address: 525 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-5211.

For more information on economic development in Shelby, visit the website of Shelby Oceana Economic Development at https://shelbyoceanaed.com/.

County Information

Shelby is located in Oceana County. The Oceana County website can be found at https://www.oceanacounty.com/. The address for the County Building is 100 State Street, Hart, MI 49420 and the phone number is (231) 873-4866.

Local Resources

  • Shelby City Hall – Address: 227 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-5621.
  • Shelby Post Office – Address: 105 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-5531.
  • Shelby Township Hall – Address: 7356 E Highbridge Rd, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-6081.
  • Shelby Police Department – Address: 227 N Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-5331.
  • Shelby Fire Department – Address: 102 First St, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (231) 861-4513.

Map of Shelby, Michigan

GPS coordinates for additional landmarks:

  • Shelby City Hall – 43.324277, -86.487330
  • Shoreline Park – 43.335266, -86.499059
  • Shelby Gem Factory – 43.324277, -86.487330