1970 Map of Fair Grove

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Fair Grove and its surrounding countryside are defined by the winding course of the Pomme De Terre River as it passes through northern Greene County and into Dallas and Polk counties. This 1970 snapshot of the landscape shows a network of rural settlements like Rock Prairie, Tin Town, and Fruitland, connected by section-line roads and field boundaries. The area is punctuated by notable topographic rises such as Goodnight Knob, Henley Knob, and Lucas Knob, which offer vertical contrast to the river valley. Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds and community centers including New Life Cemetery, Mallard Cemetery, and Glover Cemetery. Spiritual life is anchored by country churches like High Prairie Church and Union Grove Church, while the local economy is subtly marked by a Quarry and Roadside Park near the intersection of major thoroughfares.