Situated on the southwestern shores of Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Michigan spans Wayland and Martin townships in Allegan County.
In Michigan, unincorporated communities have no legally recognized boundaries, but Shelbyville is concentrated near the intersection of Patterson Road and 124th Avenue, and would include the area around Marsh Road, which continues east along the contours of the lake. The Shelbyville post office serves the southern portion of Wayland Township, parts of northern Martin Township, a small area of eastern Hopkins Township, and parts of northeast Orangeville Township.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of Shelbyville include Martin, Wayland, Hopkins, Plainwell, Otsego, Middleville, Caledonia, Hastings, Allegan, and Richland, although the unincorporated community known as Bradley is about seven miles to the northwest, near US-131.
Like many Michigan communities, Shelbyville began as a railroad town. The Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad extended its line through Shelbyville, and opened a station there in 1870, naming the station for the first station agent, a Mr. Shelby. Originally, the community that grew up around the station was known as Shelby, but when a post office was established on May 2, 1872, it was renamed Shelbyville because there was another post office in Michigan named Shelby. Leonard M. Doxy was the first postmaster. For a time, the community was also served by an electric interurban railroad.
The Yankee Springs Recreation Area occupies a large area around the northeastern shores of the lake. The Gun River, a 15.1-mile tributary of the Kalamazoo River, begins at the outlet of Gun Lake in Shelbyville, flowing southwest through Allegan County to the Kalamazoo River, east of Otsego.
This portion of our web guide features the locality known as Shelbyville, Michigan. Online resources for any government agencies, businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, or recreational opportunities in Shelbyville are the focus of this category.
Recommended Resources
Gillett's Bait & Hardware, Inc.
Situated at the south side of Gun Lake, the Shelbyville, Michigan hardware and bait store is open seven days a week, carrying a wide selection of hardware, such as automotive, electrical, plumbing, and handy-man tools, including equipment that can be rented by the day or hour, as well as a selection of antiques. Its bait is fresh and includes baby crawlers, big red panfish worms, nightcrawlers, spikes, wax worms, and a variety of minnows. Fishing licenses may also be purchased at the store.
http://gilletts.weebly.com/
Situated on eight acres of property, the business park features four 1.5-acre lots with one retail plot next to the road, with new construction planned or underway. A promotional video is featured, and photographs and artist renditions of new construction are included. Particularly suitable for new businesses and start-ups, an online application can be used for those who are interested in locating their business at the Shelbyville, Michigan facilities. The telephone number is also available.
http://gunlakebusinesspark.com/
Founded by Winfield Matteson, Sr., whose father guided tourists on fishing trips on Gun Lake, the business has been in business since the early 1900s, in various configurations. Situated on the south shore of Gun Lake, the Shelbyville, Michigan company is still operated by descendants of the Matteson family. Carrying a selection of docks and boat lifts, the business also offers full-service boat storage, shrink wrapping, and winterization services, as well as pontoon boat rentals on Gun Lake.
https://www.mattesonmarine.com/
The lakeside manufactured home community is situated on the southwestern end of Gun Lake in Shelbyville, Michigan, offering a rural living atmosphere with easy access to the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids area, with the 2,680-acre Gun Lake outside the door, and lakeside recreational facilities, casinos, and restaurants within minutes. Boat docks and storage facilities are also available. A virtual tour of the community is available, and in-person tours may be scheduled.
http://lp.gunlakemhc.com/
Located along Marsh Road, east of Blue Lagoon Road, and west of Lynden Road, the Yankee Clipper Barber Shop is open every day but Wednesday, with varying hours from one day to the next. Its address, hours of operation, and telephone number are posted on the site, which includes a map showing the location of the business. Its prices, based on the type of cut desired, are listed on the site, including senior discounts and other special offers, and client testimonials are included.
https://yankeeclipperbarber.weebly.com/
