Shady Grove, Hickman County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Shady Grove, Hickman County,
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 Shady Grove, Hickman County, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Shady Grove, Hickman County, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38454
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1301184 |
Shady Grove is a small place in Hickman County, Tennessee, USA. It's also known as Duck River. This area is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Shady Grove is located next to Tennessee State Route 50. It is also near the Duck River. The community is about 11.25 miles (18.11 km) east-southeast of Centerville.
Exploring Shady Grove's Past
How Shady Grove Got Its Name
The community of Shady Grove was named for a very simple reason. There was a grove of trees that provided a lot of shade. This shade made the area a cool and pleasant place.
The Duck River Post Office
For many years, Shady Grove had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The post office here was called the Duck River post office. It opened on December 28, 1846. It served the community for a long time, until March 12, 1977.
