Shady Grove, Kentucky

Shady Grove is an unincorporated community within Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States.

Shady Grove
Shady Grove
Location within the state of Kentucky
Shady Grove
Shady Grove (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°20′12″N 87°52′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyCrittenden
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID503209[1]

History

A post office was established at Shady Grove in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[2] In 1877, Shady Grove reportedly contained 2 churches, 3 stores, and 2 hotels.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shady Grove, Kentucky
  2. "Crittenden County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  3. Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 146.


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