Shelbyville Queen Citys

In 1907 and 1908, the Shelbyville Queen Citys played exclusively as members of the Class D level Eastern Illinois League and hosted home games at Forest Park.

The Centralia White Stockings, Charleston Broom Corn Cutters, Mattoon Giants, Pana Coal Miners and Taylorville Tailors joined Shelbyville as charter members of the league.

Walls, Harry Patton, Kling, Pearl Holycross and Edward Doak all served time as managers of the team.

Shelbyville ended the season 24.5 games behind the first place Mattoon Giants in the final Eastern Illinois League standings.

[7] An evangelical movement led by former major league player Billy Sunday promoted a ballot item on April 7, 1908, that sought to abolish alcohol in the region.

On July 17, 1908, the Pana Coal Miners relocated to Linton, Indiana and the Danville Speakers moved to Staunton, Illinois in efforts to remain viable.

(2013) Shelbyville Chautauqua Auditorium in Forest Park. The icosahedral structure was built in 1903. National Register of Historic Places . Shelbyville, Illinois.