Shirland is an unincorporated community in Shirland Township, in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States, and is located northwest of Rockford. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. History An earlier name for the area was Kepotah. The name was changed when the Shirland post office was established August 15, 1857. References External links Shirland Community Consolidated School Shirland United Methodist Church Shirland Tri-River Tryers 4-H Club Unincorporated communities in Winnebago County, Illinois Unincorporated communities in Illinois Rockford metropolitan area, Illinois Populated places established in 1857 1857 establishments in Illinois