Horrellville is the name of a flag station on the Eyreton-Bennett's branch railway line. It is thirty-two miles from Christchurch, and 479 feet above the level of the sea. The district is devoted to sheep farming, and is named after the late Mr. John Horrell, who was a prominent early settler.

The Wesleyan Church at Horrellville stands on an acre of ground, presented by the late Mr. John Horrell. The building was erected in 1880, and has accommodation for sixty persons. There is a Sunday school with thirty children, under the charge of three teachers.