Shady Grove, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shady Grove
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 Shady Grove
Location in Kentucky
Shady Grove
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Crittenden |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 503209 |
Shady Grove is a small community located in Crittenden County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.
A Look Back: Shady Grove's History
Shady Grove has a long and interesting past. It was once a more bustling place than it is today.
Early Days and the Post Office
The community got its very own post office in 1852. This was a really important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for nearly 100 years. It finally closed down in 1950.
What Shady Grove Was Like in 1877
In 1877, Shady Grove was a busy little place. Records from that time show it had two churches, where people could gather. There were also three stores for shopping and two hotels for travelers to stay. This tells us that Shady Grove was a central spot for people living nearby.
