Shady Grove, Kentucky Explained

Shady Grove
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Crittenden
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:423
Coordinates:37.3367°N -87.8792°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:503209

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

History

A post office was established at Shady Grove in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[1] In 1877, Shady Grove reportedly contained 2 churches, 3 stores, and 2 hotels.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crittenden County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 January 2015.
  2. Book: Collins, Lewis. History of Kentucky. 1877. 146.