Joy, Kentucky
Joy, Kentucky | |
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  Joy Location in Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°21′18″N 88°23′9″W / 37.35500°N 88.38583°WCoordinates: 37°21′18″N 88°23′9″W / 37.35500°N 88.38583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Livingston |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 513083[1] |
Joy is an unincorporated community in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States. It was known as the Lawless Blacksmith Shop.[2]
History[]
The area is known for its post office, named Joy, that was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1957.[3] The name "Joy" was most likely selected for its brevity.[4]
The Mantle Rock Archeological District, which is associated with the Cherokee Trail of Tears, is nearby and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Joy, Kentucky
- ^ Detail for Lawless Blacksmith Shop
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 71.
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- Unincorporated communities in Kentucky
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