The Town of Hickory Grove enjoys an intimate character of a small community. Hickory Grove has a strong historic core and a traditional lifestyle with religious roots. The first settlement in what is now the Town of Hickory Grove originated sometime in the late 1600's and early 1700's. It was granted a township charter in 1888.The area around what is now Hickory Grove was a good farming area with a river and several creeks that supplied water. The settlement was named Hickory Grove due to the hickory trees that grew there, which meant there was good soil for crops. Today, much of Hickory Grove's history can be seen through houses found on Wylie Avenue, Peachtree Street, and Smithford Street.