Shady Grove, Hickman County, Tennessee
Shady Grove (also known as Duck River) is an unincorporated community in Hickman County, Tennessee, United States. Shady Grove is located along Tennessee State Route 50 and the Duck River, 11.25 miles (18.11 km) east-southeast of Centerville.[2]
Shady Grove, Hickman County, Tennessee | |
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  Shady Grove  Shady Grove | |
| Coordinates: 35°43′25″N 87°16′43″W | |
| 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 |
| Area code | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1301184[1] |
History
The Duck River post office was located at Shady Grove from December 28, 1846, to March 12, 1977.[3] The community was named for the shade a grove of trees provided the town site.[4]
References
- "Shady Grove". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Hickman County, Tennessee General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Tennessee Department of Transportation. 2006. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- "Duck River Post Office (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 187. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.
Municipalities and communities of Hickman County, Tennessee, United States | ||
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| Town |  Hickman County map | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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