Nearby places include Faribault, Kilkenny, Waterville, and Montgomery.

ZIP codes 55021 (Faribault), 56052 (Kilkenny), 56096 (Waterville), and 56069 (Montgomery) all meet near Shieldsville.

Shieldsville, named after its founder, American politician and U.S. Army officer, James Shields, was platted in 1856.

On July 29, 2002, The St. Patrick Church of Shieldsville was hit by lightning for the second time in its history and was severely destroyed.

[5] Shieldsville holds a Fall Festival for the town and the surrounding area every September 29.