Shady Spring is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.

[5] “The ‘Shady Spring’ was an enduring landmark, never known to ‘run dry’ and served as a focal point for the community, especially for the women, many of whom would come bearing washtubs...,” according to “A History of Shady Spring District."

The first business in Shady was the Pioneer Inn and Tavern, established in 1832 by Henry Hull and his brothers.

The first official post office was established on Aug. 25, 1925, and the first postmistress was Mrs. Sarah Willis.

[6] General Rutherford B. Hayes, future President of the United States, was in the area during the Civil War.

He was best known for the role he played in the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam.