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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Shady Grove (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Shady Grove. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Name Variations for Shady Grove ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Shady Grove: Shady Grv.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Shady Grove is located in Metcalfe County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Metcalfe County: Adair, Barren, Cumberland, Green, Hart & Monroe.

Below are the counties that are near Shady Grove. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Shady Grove:

  • Metcalfe County     (The home county of Shady Grove)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Center
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center
      • Center is located in Metcalfe County
    • Knob Lick
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Lick
      • Knob Lick is located in Metcalfe County
    • Edmonton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmonton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmonton
      • Edmonton is located in Metcalfe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edmonton <2>
    • Randolph
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Randolph. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph
      • Randolph is located in Metcalfe County
    • Cedar Flat
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Flat
      • Cedar Flat is located in Metcalfe County
    • Summer Shade
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Beaumont
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaumont
      • Beaumont is located in Metcalfe County
  • Adair County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Keltner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Keltner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keltner
      • Keltner is located in Adair County
    • Pickett
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pickett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickett
      • Pickett is located in Adair County
    • Kemp
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kemp
      • Kemp is located in Adair County
    • Portland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Adair County
    • Weed
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weed
      • Weed is located in Adair County
    • Milltown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
      • Milltown is located in Adair County
    • Gradyville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gradyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gradyville
      • Gradyville is located in Adair County
    • Nell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nell
      • Nell is located in Adair County
    • Bliss
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bliss. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bliss
      • Bliss is located in Adair County
    • Sparksville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparksville
      • Sparksville is located in Adair County
    • Toria
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Toria. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toria
      • Toria is located in Adair County
    • Cane Valley
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cane Valley
      • Cane Valley is located in Adair County
    • Breeding
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Breeding. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breeding
      • Breeding is located in Adair County
  • Barren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
      • Park is located in Barren County
    • Hiseville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiseville
      • Hiseville is located in Barren County
    • Coral Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coral Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coral Hill
      • Coral Hill is located in Barren County
    • Slick Rock
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Slick Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slick Rock
      • Slick Rock is located in Barren County
    • Kino
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kino
      • Kino is located in Barren County
    • Cave City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Eighty Eight
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eighty Eight have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eighty Eight
      • Eighty Eight is located in Barren County
    • Glasgow
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Oil City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oil City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
      • Oil City is located in Barren County
    • Highland Springs
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Springs
      • Highland Springs is located in Barren County
    • Park City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
      • Park City is located in Barren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 564 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Park City <2>
    • Nobob
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nobob
      • Nobob is located in Barren County
    • Beckton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckton
      • Beckton is located in Barren County
  • Cumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Dubre
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dubre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dubre
      • Dubre is located in Cumberland County
    • Marrowbone
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrowbone
      • Marrowbone is located in Cumberland County
    • Waterview
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterview
      • Waterview is located in Cumberland County
    • Grider
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grider
      • Grider is located in Cumberland County
    • Bakerton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bakerton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakerton
      • Bakerton is located in Cumberland County
    • Leslie
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leslie
      • Leslie is located in Cumberland County
    • Cloyds Landing
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cloyds Landing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloyds Landing
      • Cloyds Landing is located in Cumberland County
    • Dougan Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dougan Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dougan Town
      • Dougan Town is located in Cumberland County
  • Edmonson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Union City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Edmonson County
    • Mammoth Cave
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mammoth Cave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mammoth Cave
      • Mammoth Cave is located in Edmonson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mammoth Cave <2>
    • Rocky Hill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Hill
      • Rocky Hill is located in Edmonson County
    • Stockholm
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stockholm. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockholm
      • Stockholm is located in Edmonson County
    • Rhoda
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhoda
      • Rhoda is located in Edmonson County
  • Grayson County
    • Wheelers Mill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wheelers Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelers Mill
      • Wheelers Mill is located in Grayson County
  • Green County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Liletown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liletown
      • Liletown is located in Green County
    • Exie
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exie
      • Exie is located in Green County
    • Gabe
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gabe
      • Gabe is located in Green County
    • Greensburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
      • Greensburg is located in Green County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,057 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensburg <2>
    • Summersville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summersville
      • Summersville is located in Green County
    • Roachville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roachville
      • Roachville is located in Green County
    • Allendale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allendale
      • Allendale is located in Green County
  • Hardin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Upton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upton
      • Upton is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 691 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Upton <2>
    • Seven Corners
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Seven Corners. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Corners
      • Seven Corners is located in Hardin County
    • Sonora
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sonora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonora
      • Sonora is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 523 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sonora <2>
    • Flint Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flint Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Hill
      • Flint Hill is located in Hardin County
    • Melrose
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Melrose. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melrose
      • Melrose is located in Hardin County
    • Nolin
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nolin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nolin
      • Nolin is located in Hardin County
    • Spurrier
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Spurrier. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spurrier
      • Spurrier is located in Hardin County
  • Hart County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Three Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
      • Three Springs is located in Hart County
    • Pascal
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pascal. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pascal
      • Pascal is located in Hart County
    • Bunnell Crossing
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunnell Crossing
      • Bunnell Crossing is located in Hart County
    • Hardyville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardyville
      • Hardyville is located in Hart County
    • Canmer
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canmer
      • Canmer is located in Hart County
    • Rio
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rio. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio
      • Rio is located in Hart County
    • Rowletts
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rowletts. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowletts
      • Rowletts is located in Hart County
    • Horse Cave
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Munfordville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Munfordville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munfordville
      • Munfordville is located in Hart County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,660 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Munfordville <2>
    • Logsdon Valley
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logsdon Valley
      • Logsdon Valley is located in Hart County
    • Hammonville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hammonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammonville
      • Hammonville is located in Hart County
    • Bonnieville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnieville
      • Bonnieville is located in Hart County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonnieville <2>
    • Winesap
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Winesap. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winesap
      • Winesap is located in Hart County
  • Larue County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Magnolia
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Larue County
    • Mount Sherman
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Sherman
      • Mount Sherman is located in Larue County
    • Buffalo
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Larue County
    • Gleanings
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gleanings. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gleanings
      • Gleanings is located in Larue County
    • Hodgenville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • White City ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Larue County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Jessietown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessietown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessietown
      • Jessietown is located in Marion County
    • Saint Joseph
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saint Joseph. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
      • Saint Joseph is located in Marion County
    • New Market
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Market. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Market
      • New Market is located in Marion County
    • Phillipsburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phillipsburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillipsburg
      • Phillipsburg is located in Marion County
    • Raywick
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Monroe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Mount Hermon
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
      • Mount Hermon is located in Monroe County
    • Forkton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forkton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkton
      • Forkton is located in Monroe County
    • Mud Lick
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud Lick
      • Mud Lick is located in Monroe County
    • Meshack
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Meshack. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meshack
      • Meshack is located in Monroe County
  • Nelson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Stiles
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stiles. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stiles
      • Stiles is located in Nelson County
    • Howardstown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howardstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howardstown
      • Howardstown is located in Nelson County
  • Taylor County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.
    • Bengal
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bengal
      • Bengal is located in Taylor County
    • Wright's
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wright's. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright's
      • Wright's is located in Taylor County
    • Campbellsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbellsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbellsville
      • Campbellsville is located in Taylor County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,430 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campbellsville <2>
    • Maple
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maple. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple
      • Maple is located in Taylor County
    • Saloma
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saloma. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saloma
      • Saloma is located in Taylor County
    • Elk Horn
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elk Horn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Horn
      • Elk Horn is located in Taylor County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Horn <2>
    • Acton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton
      • Acton is located in Taylor County
    • Mannsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mannsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mannsville
      • Mannsville is located in Taylor County
  • Warren County
    • Smiths Grove
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Shady Grove, see our County-by-County Page for Shady Grove.

Cemeteries Near Shady Grove ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Shady Grove.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Shady Grove covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.

  • Rock Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Center Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Harlow Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harlow Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harlow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McGlasson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGlasson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGlasson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Kidd Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kidd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kidd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Boston Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boston Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Houk Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houk Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Franklin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franklin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franklin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bowles Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowles Cemetery
    • The Bowles Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Nunn - Bowles Cemetery
    • Nunn Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2471325 <4>
  • Hiser Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiser Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hiser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cassady Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cassady Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cassady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hodges Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hodges Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hodges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Morris Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Robertson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robertson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robertson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jones Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

While we didn't find Shady Grove in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Shady Grove.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Shady Grove, with the one closest to Shady Grove listed first.

  • Crailhope
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crailhope have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crailhope
    • Crailhope is located in Green County
  • Three Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
    • Three Springs is located in Hart County
  • Monroe
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monroe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe
    • Monroe is located in Hart County
  • Savoyard
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Savoyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savoyard
    • Savoyard is located in Metcalfe County
  • Pascal
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pascal. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pascal
    • Pascal is located in Hart County
  • Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
    • Park is located in Barren County
  • Knob Lick
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Lick
    • Knob Lick is located in Metcalfe County
  • Liletown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liletown
    • Liletown is located in Green County
  • Donansburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donansburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donansburg
    • Donansburg is located in Green County
  • Seymour
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seymour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seymour
    • Seymour is located in Hart County
  • Defries
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Defries have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Defries
    • Defries is located in Hart County
  • Webbs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webbs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webbs
    • Webbs is located in Green County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • Uno
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uno have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uno
      • Uno is located in Hart County
    • Hiseville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiseville
      • Hiseville is located in Barren County
    • Exie
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exie
      • Exie is located in Green County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Shady Grove. See our List of 1890's Communities around Shady Grove.

Newspapers Published in Shady Grove ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 50 newspapers that have been published in the area around Shady Grove.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Shady Grove, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Shady Grove.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Shady Grove:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Shady Grove. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Shady Grove, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Shady Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Shady Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1645, Longitude: -85.6825       In this case, the coordinates for Shady Grove have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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