I have written several posts about the community of Shady Grove and what a busy town it was many years ago. You never know when something new will surface that tells more history of this little community. Recently a former Shady Grove resident, Mona Ricks Ferrell, shared some of her pictures. One I found really fascinating was the following photo of Isaac Zachary's Photography Studio.
In 1915 Zachary's Photo Studio was located on the left side of the road, across from the cemetery. Located next to the photography shop was Tom Land's Barbara Shop.
Mr. Zachary was a single man, and lived in Shady Grove area until his death Sept. 29, 1942. He died in Providence, Ky., was brought back and according to his Death Certificate was buried in the Hood Cemetery. The sad ending is that he has no tombstone to mark his grave, and without this knowledge he isn't even listed in our Cemetery Book, Volume II.
But through his wonderful pictures, several historical groups and locations are preserved by these pictures. How many other of our communities can boast that it once had it's own Photography Studio at this early time.?
One of Mr. Zachary's historical photographs was on the Shady Grove Concert Band.
Mrs. Nadine Sigler Horning, a Shady Grove Resident, and who is now 95 years old, shared this wonderful picture with me. Made in the early 1900's.
She even has identified the band members. How wonderful.
L to R: Front row: Spaulding Ringo, Davis Hollowell, Garett Towery, Clarence Sipes, and Will Sigler (Nadine's father).
Back row: Mr. Travis, first name not known, band instructor, Richard McDowell, Ira McDowell, J. Brown, Ross Fox and Sheck Birchfield.
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