Shelbyville, in Allegan County, was settled in 1870 when the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad came to town. It was originally called Shelby but changed due to a postal conflict. [MPN] The town was also served by an electric interurban railroad.
Photo Info: Top, the GR&I depot with a passenger train waiting for orders. [Alan Loftis collection] Bottom, the interurban depot with train sometime between 1904 and 1918. [Mark Worrall Collection]
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