Shady Grove, Missouri

Shady Grove is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Shady Grove was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1861.[2] The community was named for shade trees near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shady Grove, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

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