Settlement of Melancthon Township began in the late 1840's and coincided with the construction of the Toronto-Sydenham Road. By the 1860's settlers had moved into the Shelburne area and in 1865 William Jelly, one of the community's earliest . . . — — Map (db m305686) HM
In 1872, Edward F. Bowes erected the soon to be famous Red Front Store on the corner of Main and Victoria Streets, stocking it with everyday commodities including dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, ready-made clothing, millinery, crockery, . . . — — Map (db m305822) HM
The Toronto, Grey, and Bruce Railway arrived in the village of Shelburne in 1873, at the stately speed of 15 m.p.h.
Passenger service continued until 1970. The era of rail travel came to an end when the last train left Shelburne in Dec. 1995. . . . — — Map (db m305821) HM
