Shady Grove, Cherokee County, Texas facts for kids
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Shady Grove, Texas
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 Shady Grove, Cherokee County, Texas
Location in Texas
Shady Grove, Cherokee County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379059 |
Shady Grove is a small, unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Texas. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a group of homes and businesses, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2000, about 30 people lived in Shady Grove. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Tyler and Jacksonville.
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Discovering Shady Grove
Shady Grove's Past
The area where Shady Grove is located today might have been settled after the American Civil War. This war ended in 1865.
By the 1930s, Shady Grove had a small store and a few homes. In 1936, only 20 people lived there. The store closed down after World War II ended in 1945.
Even in 1990, the population stayed at 20 people. There was a church and some scattered houses. By 2000, the community grew a little, reaching 30 residents.
Where is Shady Grove Located?
Shady Grove can be found in eastern Cherokee County, Texas. It is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northeast of a town called Rusk.
The community is located where two roads meet: Farm to Market Road 2962 and U.S. Route 84.
Education in Shady Grove
Long ago, Shady Grove had its own school. In 1896, 26 students were enrolled there.
Today, children living in Shady Grove attend schools in the Rusk Independent School District. This district serves students from several communities in the area.
